wpsnoop: fix Google Bookshelves plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does Google Bookshelves version 2.2.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Google Bookshelves to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.2.1 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 2.2.1 of Google Bookshelves 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 Google Bookshelves 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: Google Bookshelves

Plugin Slug: google-bookshelves Internal ID: 31734 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 2.2.1 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 11 (770.85kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 1 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 12 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Google Bookshelves add to WordPress?

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The plugin Google Bookshelves added 11 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/google-bookshelves/	770.85kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-bookshelves/google_bookshelves_styles.css	923.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-bookshelves/google_bookshelves.php	18.15kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-bookshelves/images/	13.68kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-bookshelves/images/no_cover_smallthumb.png	4.36kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-bookshelves/images/no_cover_thumb.png	9.32kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-bookshelves/readme.txt	3.20kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-bookshelves/screenshot-1.png	233.42kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-bookshelves/screenshot-2.png	360.89kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-bookshelves/screenshot-3.png	102.66kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-bookshelves/screenshot-4.png	37.95kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Google Bookshelves add to WordPress?

The plugin Google Bookshelves added 1 new shortcode when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[google_bookshelves]		The google_bookshelves 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 Google Bookshelves?

Google Bookshelves 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 Google Bookshelves?

When Google Bookshelves was activated and loaded for the first time it created 2 new options in the wp_options table. Any known conflicts will be shown in red.

Option Name		Known Conflicts
google_bookshelves_settings		The google_bookshelves_settings option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
a:2:{s:10:"library_id";s:0:"";s:19:"visibility_settings";a:1:{s:15:"show_powered_by";b:0;}}
widget_google_bookshelves_widget		The widget_google_bookshelves_widget option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
a:1:{s:12:"_multiwidget";i:1;}

During use Google Bookshelves may or may not create more options depending on how the plugin is configured and depending on which other themes and plugins are active in your specific hosting environment.

After disabling and deleting Google Bookshelves there were 2 options still present in the wp-options table:

recently_activated
widget_google_bookshelves_widget

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What new PHP functions does Google Bookshelves declare when it is active?

Installing Google Bookshelves added 12 new function 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
addstyles	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare addstyles()
getbooks	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare getbooks()
your_plugin_settings_link	33 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare your_plugin_settings_link()
getapirequest	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare getapirequest()
getshelfname	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare getshelfname()
google_bookshelves	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare google_bookshelves()
google_bookshelves_admin_menu_create	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare google_bookshelves_admin_menu_create()
google_bookshelves_install	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare google_bookshelves_install()
google_bookshelves_settings	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare google_bookshelves_settings()
google_bookshelves_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare google_bookshelves_shortcode()
google_bookshelves_uninstall	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare google_bookshelves_uninstall()
google_bookshelves_widget_init	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare google_bookshelves_widget_init()

Using Google Bookshelves 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 Google Bookshelves from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install google-bookshelves

How to activate Google Bookshelves from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install google-bookshelves --activate

How to reinstall Google Bookshelves from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install google-bookshelves --force

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

wp plugin update google-bookshelves

How to delete Google Bookshelves from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete google-bookshelves

Where can you download earlier versions of Google Bookshelves?

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 Google Bookshelves 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 Google Bookshelves

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