wpsnoop: fix GitHub Release Downloads plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does GitHub Release Downloads version 2.3.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for GitHub Release Downloads to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.3.1 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 2.3.1 of GitHub Release Downloads 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 GitHub Release Downloads 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: GitHub Release Downloads

Plugin Slug: github-release-downloads Internal ID: 31184 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 2.3.1 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 10 (64.42kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 3 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 28 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does GitHub Release Downloads add to WordPress?

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The plugin GitHub Release Downloads added 10 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/github-release-downloads/	64.42kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/github-release-downloads/github-release-downloads.php	20.32kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/github-release-downloads/includes/	38.10kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/github-release-downloads/includes/parsedown/	38.10kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/github-release-downloads/includes/parsedown/LICENSE.txt	1.07kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/github-release-downloads/includes/parsedown/Parsedown.php	37.04kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/github-release-downloads/js/	337.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/github-release-downloads/js/admin-notices.js	337.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/github-release-downloads/languages/		No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/github-release-downloads/readme.txt	5.67kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does GitHub Release Downloads add to WordPress?

The plugin GitHub Release Downloads added 3 new shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[grd_count]		The grd_count shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[grd_latest_version]		The grd_latest_version shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[grd_list]		The grd_list 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 GitHub Release Downloads?

GitHub Release Downloads 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 GitHub Release Downloads?

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

What new PHP functions does GitHub Release Downloads declare when it is active?

Installing GitHub Release Downloads added 28 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
add_settings_link	32 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_settings_link()
formatbytes	9 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare formatbytes()
get_github_contents	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_github_contents()
get_release_contents	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_release_contents()
get_release_download_count	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_release_download_count()
get_release_download_list	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_release_download_list()
get_settings_link	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_settings_link()
grd_admin_notices	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_admin_notices()
grd_check_releases	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_check_releases()
grd_decode_github_msg	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_decode_github_msg()
grd_dismiss_notice	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_dismiss_notice()
grd_download_count_func	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_download_count_func()
grd_download_list_func	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_download_list_func()
grd_echo_option	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_echo_option()
grd_enqueue_scripts	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_enqueue_scripts()
grd_filter_releases	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_filter_releases()
grd_has_assets	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_has_assets()
grd_is_full_release	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_is_full_release()
grd_latest_version_func	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_latest_version_func()
grd_load_plugin_textdomain	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_load_plugin_textdomain()
grd_menu	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_menu()
grd_no_full_releases_error_msg	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_no_full_releases_error_msg()
grd_no_release_assets_error_msg	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_no_release_assets_error_msg()
grd_no_releases_error_msg	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_no_releases_error_msg()
grd_options	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_options()
grd_register_settings	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_register_settings()
grd_sc_error_msg	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare grd_sc_error_msg()
parsemarkdown	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare parsemarkdown()

Using GitHub Release Downloads 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 GitHub Release Downloads from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install github-release-downloads

How to activate GitHub Release Downloads from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install github-release-downloads --activate

How to reinstall GitHub Release Downloads from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install github-release-downloads --force

How to update GitHub Release Downloads to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update github-release-downloads

How to delete GitHub Release Downloads from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete github-release-downloads

Where can you download earlier versions of GitHub Release Downloads?

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 GitHub Release Downloads 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 GitHub Release Downloads

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