wpsnoop: fix Author Box plugin conflicts, errors & issues
When the plugin Author Box 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 Author Box, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Author Box.
Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Author Box leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.
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What does Author Box version 1.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.
This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Author Box 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 Author Box 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 Author Box 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.
Summary of WordPress plugin analysis: Author Box
Which new files does Author Box add to WordPress?
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| Type & Path | Size | Conflicts |
|---|---|---|
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/ | 84.11kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/authorboxplugin.php | 6.35kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/css/ | 4.71kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/css/adminstyle.css | 4.71kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/images/ | 14.57kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/images/bar.gif | 10.57kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/images/Thumbs.db | 4.00kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/inc/ | 19.54kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/inc/admin.php | 15.95kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/inc/authorbox-include.php | 3.58kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/jscolor/ | 37.07kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/jscolor/arrow.gif | 66.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/jscolor/cross.gif | 83.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/jscolor/hs.png | 2.62kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/jscolor/hv.png | 2.80kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/jscolor/jscolor.js | 29.00kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/jscolor/Thumbs.db | 2.50kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/master-mind-author-box/readme.txt | 1.89kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
Which new shortcodes does Author Box add to WordPress?
Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Author Box?
| Option Name | Known Conflicts | |
|---|---|---|
| font_color | Potential conflict with 2 plugins or themes | |
| font_size | Potential conflict with 2 plugins or themes | |
| font_style | Potential conflict with 1 plugin or theme | |
| link_color | Potential conflict with 1 plugin or theme | |
| author_box_bg | The author_box_bg option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| author_box_height | The author_box_height option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| author_box_info_position | The author_box_info_position option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| author_box_position | The author_box_position option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| author_box_width | The author_box_width option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| author_caption_message | The author_caption_message option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| avatar_image_height | The avatar_image_height option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| avatar_image_width | The avatar_image_width option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| contact_info_caption | The contact_info_caption option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| display_contact_info | The display_contact_info option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| display_options | The display_options option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| enable_avatar | The enable_avatar option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| font_default | The font_default option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| font_family | The font_family option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| font_weight | The font_weight option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
During use Author Box 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.
- author_box_bg
- author_box_height
- author_box_info_position
- author_box_position
- author_box_width
- author_caption_message
- avatar_image_height
- avatar_image_width
- contact_info_caption
- display_contact_info
- display_options
- enable_avatar
- font_color
- font_default
- font_family
- font_size
- font_style
- font_weight
- link_color
- recently_activated
What new PHP functions does Author Box declare when it is active?
| Function | Conflicts | Common Errors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| avatar_manager_admin_pages | 0 conflicts | Fatal error: Cannot redeclare avatar_manager_admin_pages() |
Using Author Box 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 Author Box from the command line with WP-CLI
Navigate to the root of your WordPress installation and type the following command:
How to activate Author Box from the command line with WP-CLI
To immediately activate Author Box after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:
How to reinstall Author Box from the command line with WP-CLI
To force a reinstallation of Author Box which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:
How to update Author Box to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI
How to delete Author Box from the command line with WP-CLI
Where can you download earlier versions of Author Box?
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 Author Box 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 Author Box
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 Author Box. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.
