wpsnoop: fix Geo plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does Geo version 1.9.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Geo to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.9.1 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 1.9.1 of Geo 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 Geo 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: Geo

Plugin Slug: geo Internal ID: 30548 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.9.1 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 3 (28.93kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 25 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Geo add to WordPress?

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The plugin Geo added 3 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/geo/	28.93kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/geo/geo.php	23.56kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/geo/readme.txt	5.37kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Geo add to WordPress?

The plugin Geo did not add any shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Geo?

Geo 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 Geo?

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

What new PHP functions does Geo declare when it is active?

Installing Geo added 25 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
the_location	3 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare the_location()
geo_distance	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare geo_distance()
geo_popupscript	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare geo_popupscript()
geo_urlpopnav	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare geo_urlpopnav()
geo_urls	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare geo_urls()
get_geo_url	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_geo_url()
get_lat	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_lat()
get_lon	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_lon()
get_place_name	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_place_name()
get_the_rss_geotags	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_the_rss_geotags()
longitude_invalid	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare longitude_invalid()
pinggeourl	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pinggeourl()
pretty_degrees	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pretty_degrees()
the_acmemap_url	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare the_acmemap_url()
the_degreeconfluence_url	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare the_degreeconfluence_url()
the_findu_url	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare the_findu_url()
the_geocache_url	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare the_geocache_url()
the_geourl_url	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare the_geourl_url()
the_googlemap_url	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare the_googlemap_url()
the_lat	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare the_lat()
the_lon	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare the_lon()
the_mapquest_url	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare the_mapquest_url()
the_maptech_url	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare the_maptech_url()
the_sidebit_url	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare the_sidebit_url()
the_topozone_url	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare the_topozone_url()

Using Geo 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 Geo from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install geo

How to activate Geo from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install geo --activate

How to reinstall Geo from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install geo --force

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

wp plugin update geo

How to delete Geo from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete geo

Where can you download earlier versions of Geo?

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 Geo 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 Geo

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