wpsnoop: fix include-file plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does include-file version 1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

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

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/include-file/ 1.51kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/include-file/include-file.php 559.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/include-file/readme.txt 985.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does include-file add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[include_file] The include_file shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.

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 include-file?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by include-file?

What new PHP functions does include-file declare when it is active?

Using include-file 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 include-file from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install include-file


How to activate include-file from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install include-file --activate


How to reinstall include-file from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install include-file --force


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

wp plugin update include-file


How to delete include-file from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete include-file

Where can you download earlier versions of include-file?

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 include-file 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 include-file

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