wpsnoop: fix HS Slider plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does HS Slider version 1.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for HS Slider to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.1 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 1.1 of HS Slider 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 HS Slider 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 HS Slider add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/hs-z-index-flip-slider/ 39.69kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/hs-z-index-flip-slider/css/ 887.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/hs-z-index-flip-slider/css/hsflip.css 887.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/hs-z-index-flip-slider/hsslider.php 20.03kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/hs-z-index-flip-slider/images/ 10.59kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/hs-z-index-flip-slider/images/ajax-loader.gif 2.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/hs-z-index-flip-slider/images/next.png 1.02kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/hs-z-index-flip-slider/images/prev.png 1.02kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/hs-z-index-flip-slider/images/Thumbs.db 6.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/hs-z-index-flip-slider/js/ 5.06kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/hs-z-index-flip-slider/js/hsflip.js 5.06kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/hs-z-index-flip-slider/readme.txt 3.01kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/hs-z-index-flip-slider/uninstall.php 130.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does HS Slider add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[hsslider] The hsslider 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 HS Slider?

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

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

During use HS Slider 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.

What new PHP functions does HS Slider declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
save_taxonomy_custom_meta 3 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare save_taxonomy_custom_meta()
category_add_taxonomy_filters 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare category_add_taxonomy_filters()
create_hsslidercategory_taxonomies 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare create_hsslidercategory_taxonomies()
custom_taxonomy_add_new_meta_field 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare custom_taxonomy_add_new_meta_field()
custom_taxonomy_edit_meta_field 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare custom_taxonomy_edit_meta_field()
hsslider 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider()
hsslider_add_columns 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_add_columns()
hsslider_attach_scripts 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_attach_scripts()
hsslider_attach_stylesheets 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_attach_stylesheets()
hsslider_column_order 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_column_order()
hsslider_columns 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_columns()
hsslider_create_url_metaboxes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_create_url_metaboxes()
hsslider_default_settings 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_default_settings()
hsslider_direction 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_direction()
hsslider_duration 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_duration()
hsslider_effect 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_effect()
hsslider_height 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_height()
hsslider_image_sizes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_image_sizes()
hsslider_load 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_load()
hsslider_plugin_activate 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_plugin_activate()
hsslider_plugin_deactivate 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_plugin_deactivate()
hsslider_plugin_uninstall 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_plugin_uninstall()
hsslider_register_custom_post_type 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_register_custom_post_type()
hsslider_register_shortcode 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_register_shortcode()
hsslider_save_urldata 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_save_urldata()
hsslider_section_text 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_section_text()
hsslider_settings 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_settings()
hsslider_settings_init 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_settings_init()
hsslider_settings_page 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_settings_page()
hsslider_shortcode 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_shortcode()
hsslider_start 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_start()
hsslider_urlbox 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_urlbox()
hsslider_validate_options 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_validate_options()
hsslider_width 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslider_width()
hsslidercategory_columns 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslidercategory_columns()
hsslidercategory_columns_content 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hsslidercategory_columns_content()

Using HS Slider 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 HS Slider from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install hs-z-index-flip-slider


How to activate HS Slider from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install hs-z-index-flip-slider --activate


How to reinstall HS Slider from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install hs-z-index-flip-slider --force


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

wp plugin update hs-z-index-flip-slider


How to delete HS Slider from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete hs-z-index-flip-slider

Where can you download earlier versions of HS Slider?

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 HS Slider 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 HS Slider

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