wpsnoop: fix Message ticker plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Message ticker version 9.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Message ticker to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 9.2 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 9.2 of Message ticker 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 Message ticker 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 Message ticker add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/ 64.08kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/languages/ 21.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/languages/message-ticker-pl_PL.mo 4.69kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/languages/message-ticker-pl_PL.po 8.77kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/languages/message-ticker.mo 458.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/languages/message-ticker.po 7.31kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/message-ticker.js 1.87kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/message-ticker.php 9.33kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/pages/ 24.70kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/pages/content-management-add.php 6.11kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/pages/content-management-edit.php 7.31kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/pages/content-management-show.php 4.76kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/pages/content-setting.php 4.12kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/pages/noenter.js 215.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/pages/setting.js 2.18kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/readme.txt 6.41kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/message-ticker/uninstall.php 563.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Message ticker add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[message-ticker] The message-ticker 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 Message ticker?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Message ticker?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
mt_defaulttext The mt_defaulttext option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
mt_delay The mt_delay option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
mt_height The mt_height option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
mt_speed The mt_speed option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
mt_title The mt_title option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
mt_width The mt_width option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Message ticker 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.

Using Message ticker 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 Message ticker from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install message-ticker


How to activate Message ticker from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install message-ticker --activate


How to reinstall Message ticker from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install message-ticker --force


How to update Message ticker to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update message-ticker


How to delete Message ticker from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete message-ticker

Where can you download earlier versions of Message ticker?

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 Message ticker 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 Message ticker

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