wpsnoop: fix Float Ad plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin Float Ad conflicts or throws a PHP error we hope wpsnoop can help you to fix the issue quickly.


Discover which shortcodes wp-options PHP functions database tables and files are created by Float Ad, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Float Ad.


Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Float Ad leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.

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What does Float Ad version 2.1.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Float Ad to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.1.0 may have created a different set of shortcodes, used different function names or could have created entirely different database tables to store settings and operate. This is not an exhaustive list but shows how version 2.1.0 of Float Ad behaves when installed and removed on a clean installation of WordPress.

We have not tested individual shortcodes, features or settings of this plugin but instead have concentrated on the potential for obvious errors and conflicts which can occur, if you need help with the plugin in your local installation you can get WordPress help and support for Float Ad by clicking here.

Our testing covered the free version of this plugin there may or may not be a paid version or premium version available for purchase that unlocks additional features and could behave in a slightly or very different manner.

Which new files does Float Ad add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/uploads/ The wp-content/uploads/ directory has potential conflicts with at least 1495 other plugins or themes.
wp-content/uploads/2022/ The wp-content/uploads/2022/ directory has potential conflicts with at least 1367 other plugins or themes.
wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ The wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ directory has potential conflicts with at least 1367 other plugins or themes.
wp-content/plugins/float-banner/ 310.91kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/float-banner/float_left_right_ads.php 13.41kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/float-banner/floatads.js 1.65kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/float-banner/Mobile_Detect.php 56.88kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/float-banner/readme.txt 2.20kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/float-banner/screenshot-1.png 36.90kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/float-banner/screenshot-2.png 178.42kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/float-banner/screenshot-3.png 21.46kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Float Ad add to WordPress?

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Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Float Ad?

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Using Float Ad from the command line with WP-CLI

The following commands are provided for convenience and should only be used if you understand how WP-CLI works. These commands refer to a single WordPress instance and may need to be modified if you are working with a Multisite installation.


How to install Float Ad from the command line with WP-CLI

Navigate to the root of your WordPress installation and type the following command:

wp plugin install float-banner


How to activate Float Ad from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate Float Ad after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install float-banner --activate


How to reinstall Float Ad from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of Float Ad which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp plugin install float-banner --force


How to update Float Ad to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update float-banner


How to delete Float Ad from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete float-banner

Where can you download earlier versions of Float Ad?

Whenever possible you should use the latest version of plugins and themes, however if you have recently updated and discovered that you need to install an earlier version you may be able to download other versions of Float Ad from the WordPress repository by visiting this link.

Please note that installing earlier versions of a theme or plugin is not generally a recommended course of action for most users and could re-introduce security, stability or other issues in Float Ad

About our testing enviroment

Tests were conducted using Apache 2.4.29, PHP 7.2 on Ubuntu 18.04, MySQL 5.7.33 and WordPress 5.9

It is very possible that different versions of PHP such as PHP 8.0, PHP 7.4, or PHP 7.3 could behave differently with Float Ad. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.