wpsnoop: fix Link View plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Link View version 0.8.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Link View to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 0.8.0 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 0.8.0 of Link View 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 Link View 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 Link View add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/link-view/ 290.29kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/admin/ 29.42kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/admin/about.php 14.67kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/admin/admin.php 2.68kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/admin/css/ 919.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/admin/css/about.css 708.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/admin/css/settings.css 211.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/admin/images/ 6.99kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/admin/images/flattr-badge-large.png 2.19kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/admin/images/liberapay-donate.svg 3.35kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/admin/images/paypal_btn_donate.gif 1.46kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/admin/settings.php 4.17kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/includes/ 109.10kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/includes/config-admin-data.php 5.37kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/includes/config.php 4.35kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/includes/js/ 94.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/includes/js/easySlider.js 5.75kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/includes/js/easySlider.min.js 3.09kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/includes/js/masonry.pkgd.js 61.83kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/includes/js/masonry.pkgd.min.js 23.54kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/includes/links.php 2.37kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/includes/option.php 2.78kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/languages/ 82.12kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/languages/link-view-de_DE.mo 26.82kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/languages/link-view-de_DE.po 34.40kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/languages/link-view.pot 20.90kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/link-view.php 3.97kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/readme.txt 9.78kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/shortcode/ 49.34kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/shortcode/config-admin-data.php 15.42kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/shortcode/config.php 6.11kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/shortcode/factory.php 3.29kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/shortcode/link.php 7.56kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/shortcode/shortcode.php 13.34kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/shortcode/slider.php 3.63kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/widget/ 6.56kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/widget/config-admin-data.php 1.52kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/widget/config.php 1.66kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/link-view/widget/widget.php 3.38kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Link View add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[linkview] The linkview 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 Link View?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Link View?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
widget_links Potential conflict with 23 plugins or themes
widget_linkview_widget The widget_linkview_widget option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Link View 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 Link View declare when it is active?

Using Link View 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 Link View from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install link-view


How to activate Link View from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install link-view --activate


How to reinstall Link View from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install link-view --force


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

wp plugin update link-view


How to delete Link View from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete link-view

Where can you download earlier versions of Link View?

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 Link View 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 Link View

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