wpsnoop: fix Google Webfont Optimizer plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Google Webfont Optimizer 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 Webfont Optimizer version 0.2.4 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Google Webfont Optimizer to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 0.2.4 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 0.2.4 of Google Webfont Optimizer 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 Webfont Optimizer 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 Google Webfont Optimizer add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/ 93.38kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/adminpage.php 760.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/google-webfont-optimizer.php 12.46kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/img/ 10.57kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/img/fonts-loading.gif 10.57kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/license.txt 728.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/readme.txt 4.84kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/scb/ 64.06kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/scb/AdminPage.php 11.96kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/scb/BoxesPage.php 5.98kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/scb/composer.json 631.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/scb/Cron.php 4.37kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/scb/Forms.php 19.19kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/scb/Hooks.php 1.68kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/scb/load-composer.php 204.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/scb/load.php 2.16kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/scb/Options.php 3.17kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/scb/PostMetabox.php 4.60kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/scb/Table.php 698.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/scb/Util.php 7.62kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/scb/Widget.php 1.84kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Google Webfont Optimizer add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Google Webfont Optimizer?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Google Webfont Optimizer?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
google_webfont_optimizer_options The google_webfont_optimizer_options option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Google Webfont Optimizer 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.

Using Google Webfont Optimizer 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 Webfont Optimizer from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install google-webfont-optimizer


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

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

wp plugin install google-webfont-optimizer --activate


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

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

wp plugin install google-webfont-optimizer --force


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

wp plugin update google-webfont-optimizer


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

wp plugin delete google-webfont-optimizer

Where can you download earlier versions of Google Webfont Optimizer?

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 Webfont Optimizer 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 Webfont Optimizer

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