wpsnoop: fix Instagram Widget plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Instagram Widget version 1.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Instagram Widget to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.0 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 1.0 of Instagram Widget 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 Instagram Widget 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 Instagram Widget add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/it-spiders-instagram-widget/ 62.61kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/it-spiders-instagram-widget/assets/ 480.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/it-spiders-instagram-widget/assets/style.css 480.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/it-spiders-instagram-widget/index.php No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/it-spiders-instagram-widget/readme.txt 1.36kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/it-spiders-instagram-widget/screenshot-1.JPG 24.92kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/it-spiders-instagram-widget/screenshot-2.JPG 24.94kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/it-spiders-instagram-widget/wp-instagram-widget.php 10.93kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Instagram Widget add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Instagram Widget?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Instagram Widget?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
widget_null-instagram-feed Potential conflict with 3 plugins or themes

During use Instagram Widget 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 Instagram Widget declare when it is active?

Using Instagram Widget 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 Instagram Widget from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install it-spiders-instagram-widget


How to activate Instagram Widget from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install it-spiders-instagram-widget --activate


How to reinstall Instagram Widget from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install it-spiders-instagram-widget --force


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

wp plugin update it-spiders-instagram-widget


How to delete Instagram Widget from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete it-spiders-instagram-widget

Where can you download earlier versions of Instagram Widget?

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 Instagram Widget 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 Instagram Widget

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