wpsnoop: fix IBlocks plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does IBlocks version 1.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for IBlocks 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 IBlocks 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 IBlocks 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: IBlocks

Plugin Slug: iblocks Internal ID: 35022 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.1 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 27 (668.76kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 8 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 10 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does IBlocks add to WordPress?

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The plugin IBlocks added 27 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/	668.76kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/classes/	16.24kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/classes/block_quote.php	4.59kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/classes/header_box.php	4.11kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/classes/list_box.php	6.06kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/classes/promotion_box.php	1.38kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/classes/style_generator.php	99.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/css/	5.25kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/css/bquotes.css	1.21kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/css/headers.css	1.99kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/css/lists.css	1.33kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/css/promotions.css	746.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/iblocks.css	2.68kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/iblocks.php	8.34kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/images/	1.19kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/images/li-home.png	214.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/images/rounded_black_end.png	298.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/images/rounded_black_start.png	303.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/images/squared_black_end.png	199.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/images/squared_black_start.png	204.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/js/	4.45kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/js/innovative-pslides-switch.js	4.45kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/readme.txt	3.37kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/screenshot-1.png	200.25kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/screenshot-2.png	12.72kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/screenshot-3.png	31.31kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/iblocks/screenshot-4.png	382.96kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does IBlocks add to WordPress?

The plugin IBlocks added 8 new shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[list]		The list shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 18 other plugins or themes.
[slide_switcher_medium]		The slide_switcher_medium shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.
[slide_switcher_small]		The slide_switcher_small shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.
[bquote]		The bquote shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[feature_lists]		The feature_lists shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[header]		The header shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[promotions_box]		The promotions_box shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[under_header]		The under_header 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 IBlocks?

IBlocks 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 IBlocks?

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

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

Installing IBlocks added 10 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
ib_block_quotes	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ib_block_quotes()
ib_feature_lists	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ib_feature_lists()
ib_header_box	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ib_header_box()
ib_list_box	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ib_list_box()
ib_promotions_box	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ib_promotions_box()
ibl_page_slider_common	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ibl_page_slider_common()
ibl_slide_switcher_medium	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ibl_slide_switcher_medium()
ibl_slide_switcher_small	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ibl_slide_switcher_small()
ibl_under_header	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ibl_under_header()
iblocks_plugin_scripts	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare iblocks_plugin_scripts()

Using IBlocks 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 IBlocks from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install iblocks

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

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

wp plugin install iblocks --activate

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

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

wp plugin install iblocks --force

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

wp plugin update iblocks

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

wp plugin delete iblocks

Where can you download earlier versions of IBlocks?

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 IBlocks 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 IBlocks

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