wpsnoop: fix MyLinks2 plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin MyLinks2 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 MyLinks2, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with MyLinks2.

Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what MyLinks2 leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.

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What does MyLinks2 version 4.7 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for MyLinks2 to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 4.7 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 4.7 of MyLinks2 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 MyLinks2 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: MyLinks2

Plugin Slug: mylinks2 Internal ID: 47379 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 4.7 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 11 (65.18kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 16 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does MyLinks2 add to WordPress?

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The plugin MyLinks2 added 11 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/mylinks2/	65.18kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/mylinks2/mylinks.php	15.61kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/mylinks2/options.php	4.82kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/mylinks2/readme.txt	3.77kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/mylinks2/screenshot-1.jpg	39.31kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/mylinks2/templates/	1.66kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/mylinks2/templates/all_links.html	369.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/mylinks2/templates/all_links2.html	416.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/mylinks2/templates/mylinks.css	281.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/mylinks2/templates/one_category_2.html	349.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/mylinks2/templates/one_category.html	288.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does MyLinks2 add to WordPress?

The plugin MyLinks2 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 MyLinks2?

MyLinks2 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 MyLinks2?

None. There may be settings which have been changed by installing the MyLinks2 plugin however we do not yet track those changes.

What new PHP functions does MyLinks2 declare when it is active?

Installing MyLinks2 added 16 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
getmylinks	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare getmylinks()
getmylinksbycategory	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare getmylinksbycategory()
getmylinksbycategorycallback	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare getmylinksbycategorycallback()
getmylinksthumb	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare getmylinksthumb()
getmylinksthumbcallback	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare getmylinksthumbcallback()
plugin_admin_add_page	26 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare plugin_admin_add_page()
plugin_admin_init	29 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare plugin_admin_init()
plugin_options_page	12 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare plugin_options_page()
plugin_options_validate	19 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare plugin_options_validate()
plugin_section_text	25 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare plugin_section_text()
add_mylinks2_stylesheet	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_mylinks2_stylesheet()
plugin_section_text2	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare plugin_section_text2()
plugin_setting_api_key	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare plugin_setting_api_key()
plugin_setting_api_service	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare plugin_setting_api_service()
plugin_setting_img_size	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare plugin_setting_img_size()
plugin_setting_thumb_layout	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare plugin_setting_thumb_layout()

Using MyLinks2 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 MyLinks2 from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install mylinks2

How to activate MyLinks2 from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate MyLinks2 after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install mylinks2 --activate

How to reinstall MyLinks2 from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of MyLinks2 which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp plugin install mylinks2 --force

How to update MyLinks2 to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update mylinks2

How to delete MyLinks2 from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete mylinks2

Where can you download earlier versions of MyLinks2?

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 MyLinks2 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 MyLinks2

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 MyLinks2. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.