wpsnoop: fix GuidePress plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does GuidePress version 0.1.4 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for GuidePress to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 0.1.4 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 0.1.4 of GuidePress 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 GuidePress 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: GuidePress

Plugin Slug: guidepress Internal ID: 32917 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 0.1.4 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 15 (138.08kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 2 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 1 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does GuidePress add to WordPress?

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The plugin GuidePress added 15 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/guidepress/	138.08kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/guidepress/css/	2.90kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/guidepress/css/gp.css	2.90kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/guidepress/gp-ajax.php	10.01kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/guidepress/guidepress.php	26.74kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/guidepress/images/	14.93kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/guidepress/images/camera-video.png	595.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/guidepress/images/logo.png	4.19kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/guidepress/images/no-video.jpg	10.16kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/guidepress/js/	12.85kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/guidepress/js/gp-common.js	12.85kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/guidepress/license.txt	14.86kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/guidepress/readme.txt	4.47kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/guidepress/settings.php	2.07kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/guidepress/videopress-player.php	49.25kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does GuidePress add to WordPress?

The plugin GuidePress added 2 new shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[videopress]		The videopress shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 2 other plugins or themes.
[wpvideo]		The wpvideo shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 3 other plugins or themes.

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 GuidePress?

GuidePress 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 GuidePress?

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

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

Installing GuidePress added 1 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
gp_update_cron		0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gp_update_cron()

Using GuidePress 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 GuidePress from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install guidepress

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

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

wp plugin install guidepress --activate

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

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

wp plugin install guidepress --force

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

wp plugin update guidepress

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

wp plugin delete guidepress

Where can you download earlier versions of GuidePress?

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 GuidePress 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 GuidePress

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