wpsnoop: fix Javascript Syntax Highlighter plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

Expert advice is recommended if you are not technically proficient with PHP, MySQL etc. View support options for Javascript Syntax Highlighter


What does Javascript Syntax Highlighter version 2.1.364 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Javascript Syntax Highlighter to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.1.364 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 2.1.364 of Javascript Syntax Highlighter 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 Javascript Syntax Highlighter 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 Javascript Syntax Highlighter add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/ 286.57kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/readme.txt 1.95kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/screenshot-1.png 60.09kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/screenshot.png 60.09kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/ 162.16kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/clipboard.swf 1.33kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushAS3.js 2.85kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushBash.js 3.40kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushColdFusion.js 8.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushCpp.js 5.67kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushCSharp.js 2.99kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushCss.js 6.07kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushDelphi.js 2.84kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushDiff.js 1.54kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushErlang.js 2.16kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushGroovy.js 3.42kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushJava.js 2.56kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushJavaFX.js 2.67kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushJScript.js 2.18kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushPerl.js 3.61kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushPhp.js 5.60kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushPlain.js 1.24kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushPowerShell.js 4.34kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushPython.js 2.90kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushRuby.js 2.65kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushScala.js 2.38kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushSql.js 3.49kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushVb.js 2.73kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shBrushXml.js 2.46kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shCore.js 60.61kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shCore.uncompressed.js 17.61kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/scripts/shLegacy.js 4.29kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/javascript-syntaxhighlight/syntax_highlighter.php 2.29kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

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Using Javascript Syntax Highlighter 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 Javascript Syntax Highlighter from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install javascript-syntaxhighlight


How to activate Javascript Syntax Highlighter from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install javascript-syntaxhighlight --activate


How to reinstall Javascript Syntax Highlighter from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install javascript-syntaxhighlight --force


How to update Javascript Syntax Highlighter to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update javascript-syntaxhighlight


How to delete Javascript Syntax Highlighter from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete javascript-syntaxhighlight

Where can you download earlier versions of Javascript Syntax Highlighter?

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 Javascript Syntax Highlighter 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 Javascript Syntax Highlighter

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