wpsnoop: fix Help Scout plugin conflicts, errors & issues
When the plugin Help Scout 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 Help Scout, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Help Scout.
Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Help Scout leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.
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What does Help Scout version 6.5.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.
This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Help Scout to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 6.5.1 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 6.5.1 of Help Scout 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 Help Scout 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: Help Scout
Which new files does Help Scout add to WordPress?
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| Type & Path | Size | Conflicts |
|---|---|---|
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/ | 1.85MB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/controllers/ | 68.31kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/controllers/_Controller.php | 12.79kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/controllers/_Settings.php | 24.01kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/controllers/Beacon.php | 3.59kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/controllers/Forms.php | 5.56kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/controllers/HelpScout_API.php | 15.87kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/controllers/Settings.php | 6.50kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/help-scout.php | 1.72kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/HelpScout_Desk.php | 2.07kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/languages/ | 14.15kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/languages/help-scout-desk.mo | 568.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/languages/help-scout-desk.po | 12.00kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/languages/HSD_l10n.php | 1.59kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/load.php | 4.44kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/readme.txt | 2.80kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/ | 660.91kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/ | 649.09kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/css/ | 92.51kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/css/hsd.css | 13.17kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/css/sproutapps-ff/ | 79.34kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/css/sproutapps-ff/.fontcustom-data | 588.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/css/sproutapps-ff/sproutapps-ff.eot | 11.38kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/css/sproutapps-ff/sproutapps-ff.svg | 43.80kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/css/sproutapps-ff/sproutapps-ff.ttf | 11.22kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/css/sproutapps-ff/sproutapps-ff.woff | 11.30kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/css/sproutapps-ff/style.css | 1.07kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/icons/ | 542.30kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/icons/sproutapps-banner.png | 84.22kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/icons/sproutapps-flat-small-white.png | 26.72kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/icons/sproutapps-flat-small.png | 38.53kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/icons/sproutapps-flat.png | 306.90kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/icons/sproutapps.png | 85.93kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/img/ | 12.47kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/img/spinner-2x.gif | 8.36kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/img/spinner.gif | 4.10kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/js/ | 1.81kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/admin/js/hsd.js | 1.81kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/front-end/ | 11.82kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/front-end/css/ | 627.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/front-end/css/hsd.style.css | 627.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/front-end/img/ | 2.55kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/front-end/img/ajax-loader.gif | 2.55kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/front-end/js/ | 8.66kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/front-end/js/hsd.js | 8.66kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/front-end/plugins/ | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/resources/plugins/ | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/screenshot-1.png | 312.46kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/screenshot-2.gif | 819.01kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/template-tags/ | 5.64kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/template-tags/help-scout-desk.php | 5.64kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/views/ | 6.18kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/views/admin/ | 3.64kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/views/admin/settings.php | 1.27kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/views/admin/sprout-apps-dashboard.php | 2.37kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/views/section/ | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/views/shortcodes/ | 2.54kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/views/shortcodes/conversation_form.php | 2.45kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/help-scout/views/shortcodes/success_message.php | 91.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
Which new shortcodes does Help Scout add to WordPress?
| ShortCode | Known Plugin or Theme conflicts | |
|---|---|---|
| [hds_form] | The hds_form shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| [hsd_form] | The hsd_form 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.
What new PHP functions does Help Scout declare when it is active?
Using Help Scout 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 Help Scout from the command line with WP-CLI
Navigate to the root of your WordPress installation and type the following command:
How to activate Help Scout from the command line with WP-CLI
To immediately activate Help Scout after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:
How to reinstall Help Scout from the command line with WP-CLI
To force a reinstallation of Help Scout which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:
How to update Help Scout to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI
How to delete Help Scout from the command line with WP-CLI
Where can you download earlier versions of Help Scout?
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 Help Scout 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 Help Scout
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 Help Scout. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.
