wpsnoop: fix Links Shortcode plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Links Shortcode version 1.8.3 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Links Shortcode to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.8.3 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 1.8.3 of Links Shortcode 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 Links Shortcode 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 Links Shortcode add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/links-shortcode/ 62.95kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/links-shortcode/emptystars-black.png 2.58kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/links-shortcode/emptystars.png 2.59kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/links-shortcode/fullstars.png 216.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/links-shortcode/languages/ 19.50kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/links-shortcode/languages/links-shortcode-nl_NL.mo 6.88kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/links-shortcode/languages/links-shortcode-nl_NL.po 12.62kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/links-shortcode/links-shortcode.css 831.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/links-shortcode/links-shortcode.php 28.51kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/links-shortcode/readme.txt 8.74kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Links Shortcode add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[links] The links shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 5 other plugins or themes.

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 Links Shortcode?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Links Shortcode?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
widget_links Potential conflict with 23 plugins or themes
linkssc_default_css The linkssc_default_css option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
linkssc_facebook The linkssc_facebook option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
linkssc_fbcolors The linkssc_fbcolors option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
linkssc_howmany The linkssc_howmany option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
linkssc_order The linkssc_order option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
linkssc_orderby The linkssc_orderby option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
linkssc_template The linkssc_template option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
linkssc_template_a The linkssc_template_a option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
linkssc_template_b The linkssc_template_b option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Links Shortcode 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 Links Shortcode declare when it is active?

Using Links Shortcode 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 Links Shortcode from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install links-shortcode


How to activate Links Shortcode from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install links-shortcode --activate


How to reinstall Links Shortcode from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install links-shortcode --force


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

wp plugin update links-shortcode


How to delete Links Shortcode from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete links-shortcode

Where can you download earlier versions of Links Shortcode?

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 Links Shortcode 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 Links Shortcode

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