wpsnoop: fix NextGEN Public Uploader plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does NextGEN Public Uploader version 1.8.3 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for NextGEN Public Uploader to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.8.3 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 1.8.3 of NextGEN Public Uploader 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 NextGEN Public Uploader 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 NextGEN Public Uploader add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/ 71.80kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/inc/ 28.37kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/inc/class.npu_uploader.php 7.62kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/inc/npu-upload.php 20.75kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/languages/ 15.33kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/languages/nextgen-public-uploader.mo 530.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/languages/nextgen-public-uploader.po 7.40kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/languages/nextgen-public-uploader.pot 7.40kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/nextgen-public-uploader.php 13.67kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/readme.txt 5.82kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/tinymce/ 8.61kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/tinymce/editor_plugin.js 2.08kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/tinymce/langs/ 242.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/tinymce/langs/en_en.js 81.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/tinymce/langs/en_US.js 81.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/tinymce/langs/en.js 80.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/tinymce/npu.gif 1.23kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/tinymce/tinymce-config.php 427.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/tinymce/tinymce.php 1.04kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-public-uploader/tinymce/window.php 3.61kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does NextGEN Public Uploader add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[ngg_uploader] The ngg_uploader 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 NextGEN Public Uploader?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by NextGEN Public Uploader?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
npu_default_gallery The npu_default_gallery option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
npu_description_text The npu_description_text option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
npu_exclude_select The npu_exclude_select option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
npu_image_description_select The npu_image_description_select option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
npu_image_link_love The npu_image_link_love option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
npu_no_file The npu_no_file option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
npu_notification_email The npu_notification_email option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
npu_notlogged The npu_notlogged option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
npu_upload_button The npu_upload_button option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
npu_upload_failed The npu_upload_failed option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
npu_upload_success The npu_upload_success option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
npu_user_role_select The npu_user_role_select option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
widget_nextgenpublicuploader The widget_nextgenpublicuploader option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use NextGEN Public Uploader 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 NextGEN Public Uploader declare when it is active?

Using NextGEN Public Uploader 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 NextGEN Public Uploader from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install nextgen-public-uploader


How to activate NextGEN Public Uploader from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install nextgen-public-uploader --activate


How to reinstall NextGEN Public Uploader from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install nextgen-public-uploader --force


How to update NextGEN Public Uploader to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update nextgen-public-uploader


How to delete NextGEN Public Uploader from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete nextgen-public-uploader

Where can you download earlier versions of NextGEN Public Uploader?

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 NextGEN Public Uploader 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 NextGEN Public Uploader

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