wpsnoop: fix Meta Changer plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does Meta Changer version 1.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Meta Changer 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 Meta Changer 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 Meta Changer 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: Meta Changer

Plugin Slug: meta-changer Internal ID: 44493 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.0 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 5 (8.41kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 9 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Meta Changer add to WordPress?

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The plugin Meta Changer added 5 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/meta-changer/	8.41kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/meta-changer/js/	2.55kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/meta-changer/js/mcp-custom.js	2.55kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/meta-changer/meta-changer.php	4.88kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/meta-changer/readme.txt	998.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Meta Changer add to WordPress?

The plugin Meta Changer did not add any shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Meta Changer?

Meta Changer did not create any new database tables when it was installed. It is possible that the plugin creates new database tables after an initial setup or configuration or after some period of use.

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Meta Changer?

None. There may be settings which have been changed by installing the Meta Changer plugin however we do not yet track those changes.

What new PHP functions does Meta Changer declare when it is active?

Installing Meta Changer added 9 new functions to Wordpress at run-time. These functions are internal and generally aren't meant to be used except by developpers who wish to interface with the plugin to enhance or alter its behavior.

Function	Conflicts	Common Errors
register_mysettings	145 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare register_mysettings()
check_for_meta_desc	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare check_for_meta_desc()
get_select_pages	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_select_pages()
hook_new_meta	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hook_new_meta()
mcp_insert_custom_table	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mcp_insert_custom_table()
mcp_insert_custom_table_do	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mcp_insert_custom_table_do()
mcp_scripts_method	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mcp_scripts_method()
meta_changer_create_menu	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare meta_changer_create_menu()
meta_changer_settings_page	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare meta_changer_settings_page()

Using Meta Changer 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 Meta Changer from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install meta-changer

How to activate Meta Changer from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install meta-changer --activate

How to reinstall Meta Changer from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install meta-changer --force

How to update Meta Changer to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update meta-changer

How to delete Meta Changer from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete meta-changer

Where can you download earlier versions of Meta Changer?

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 Meta Changer 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 Meta Changer

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