wpsnoop: fix Glossom plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Glossom version 1.1.6 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Glossom to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.1.6 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 1.1.6 of Glossom 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 Glossom 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 Glossom add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/glossom/ 285.49kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/glossom/css/ 3.13kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/glossom/css/glossom.css 3.13kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/glossom/glossom.php 4.37kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/glossom/images/ 19.42kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/glossom/images/glossom_icon.png 741.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/glossom/images/not_available.png 7.69kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/glossom/images/privacy.png 10.59kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/glossom/images/watermarking_video.png 424.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/glossom/js/ 11.74kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/glossom/js/glossom.js 11.74kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/glossom/README.txt 1.85kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/glossom/screenshot-1.png 12.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/glossom/screenshot-2.png 232.97kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Glossom add to WordPress?

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

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

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

Using Glossom 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 Glossom from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install glossom


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

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

wp plugin install glossom --activate


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

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

wp plugin install glossom --force


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

wp plugin update glossom


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

wp plugin delete glossom

Where can you download earlier versions of Glossom?

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 Glossom 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 Glossom

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