wpsnoop: fix Genesis Easy Columns plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin Genesis Easy Columns 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 Genesis Easy Columns, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Genesis Easy Columns.

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

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What does Genesis Easy Columns version 1.4 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Genesis Easy Columns to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.4 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 1.4 of Genesis Easy Columns 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 Genesis Easy Columns 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.

Summary of WordPress plugin analysis: Genesis Easy Columns

Plugin Slug: genesis-easy-columns Internal ID: 30396 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.4 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 18 (26.45kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 12 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 20 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Genesis Easy Columns add to WordPress?

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The plugin Genesis Easy Columns added 18 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/	26.45kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/genesis-columns.php	604.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/includes/	21.97kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/includes/functions.php	2.07kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/includes/gc-settings.php	1.56kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/includes/images/	11.64kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/includes/images/clear-line.png	2.77kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/includes/images/clear.png	3.02kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/includes/images/five-column.png	1.12kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/includes/images/four-column.png	1.17kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/includes/images/six-column.png	1.14kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/includes/images/three-column.png	1.19kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/includes/images/two-column.png	1.23kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/includes/shortcodes.js	4.42kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/includes/shortcodes.php	2.28kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/optional-css/	974.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/optional-css/column-style.css	974.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/readme.txt	2.94kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Genesis Easy Columns add to WordPress?

The plugin Genesis Easy Columns added 12 new shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[clear]		The clear shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 18 other plugins or themes.
[one-fifth]		The one-fifth shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 4 other plugins or themes.
[one-fifth-first]		The one-fifth-first shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.
[one-fourth]		The one-fourth shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 4 other plugins or themes.
[one-fourth-first]		The one-fourth-first shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.
[one-half]		The one-half shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 5 other plugins or themes.
[one-half-first]		The one-half-first shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.
[one-sixth]		The one-sixth shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 3 other plugins or themes.
[one-sixth-first]		The one-sixth-first shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.
[one-third]		The one-third shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 5 other plugins or themes.
[one-third-first]		The one-third-first shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.
[clear-line]		The clear-line shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Note: We have not yet checked to see if these shortcodes work as expected in pages, posts, sidebar widgets, or when set as the page title, in content, in the excert, in menus or anywhere else within a WordPress installation. A shortcode could produce errors due to parameters added when it is used, or if the plugin is updated and the format of the shortcode has changed.

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Genesis Easy Columns?

Genesis Easy Columns did not create any new database tables when it was installed. It is possible that the plugin creates new database tables after an initial setup or configuration or after some period of use.

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Genesis Easy Columns?

None. There may be settings which have been changed by installing the Genesis Easy Columns plugin however we do not yet track those changes.

What new PHP functions does Genesis Easy Columns declare when it is active?

Installing Genesis Easy Columns added 20 new functions to Wordpress at run-time. These functions are internal and generally aren't meant to be used except by developpers who wish to interface with the plugin to enhance or alter its behavior.

Function	Conflicts	Common Errors
gc_add_button	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_add_button()
gc_add_plugin	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_add_plugin()
gc_admin_menu	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_admin_menu()
gc_clear	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_clear()
gc_clear_line	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_clear_line()
gc_myplugin_settings	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_myplugin_settings()
gc_one_fifth	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_one_fifth()
gc_one_fifth_first	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_one_fifth_first()
gc_one_fourth	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_one_fourth()
gc_one_fourth_first	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_one_fourth_first()
gc_one_half	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_one_half()
gc_one_half_first	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_one_half_first()
gc_one_sixth	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_one_sixth()
gc_one_sixth_first	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_one_sixth_first()
gc_one_third	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_one_third()
gc_one_third_first	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_one_third_first()
gc_optional_css	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_optional_css()
gc_register_button	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_register_button()
gc_register_settings	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_register_settings()
gc_strip_autop	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gc_strip_autop()

Using Genesis Easy Columns 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 Genesis Easy Columns from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install genesis-easy-columns

How to activate Genesis Easy Columns from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate Genesis Easy Columns after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install genesis-easy-columns --activate

How to reinstall Genesis Easy Columns from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install genesis-easy-columns --force

How to update Genesis Easy Columns to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update genesis-easy-columns

How to delete Genesis Easy Columns from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete genesis-easy-columns

Where can you download earlier versions of Genesis Easy Columns?

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 Genesis Easy Columns 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 Genesis Easy Columns

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 Genesis Easy Columns. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.