wpsnoop: fix Newsletter Signup plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Newsletter Signup version 0.2.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Newsletter Signup to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 0.2.1 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 0.2.1 of Newsletter Signup 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 Newsletter Signup 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 Newsletter Signup add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/newsletter-signup/ 4.24kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/newsletter-signup/functions.php 631.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/newsletter-signup/newsletter-signup.php 2.58kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/newsletter-signup/readme.txt 1.05kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Newsletter Signup add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[newsletter] The newsletter shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 11 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 Newsletter Signup?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Newsletter Signup?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
jal_db_version Potential conflict with 89 plugins or themes

During use Newsletter Signup 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 Newsletter Signup declare when it is active?

Using Newsletter Signup 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 Newsletter Signup from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install newsletter-signup


How to activate Newsletter Signup from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install newsletter-signup --activate


How to reinstall Newsletter Signup from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install newsletter-signup --force


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

wp plugin update newsletter-signup


How to delete Newsletter Signup from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete newsletter-signup

Where can you download earlier versions of Newsletter Signup?

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 Newsletter Signup 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 Newsletter Signup

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