wpsnoop: fix NextGEN Scroll Gallery plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what NextGEN Scroll Gallery 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 Scroll Gallery version 1.8.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for NextGEN Scroll Gallery to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.8.2 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 1.8.2 of NextGEN Scroll Gallery 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 Scroll Gallery 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 Scroll Gallery add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/ 1.10MB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/nggScrollGallery.php 40.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/readme.txt 8.93kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/screenshot-1.jpg 146.92kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/screenshot-2.jpg 97.08kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/screenshot-3.jpg 88.78kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/screenshot-4.jpg 167.16kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/screenshot-5.jpg 170.29kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/screenshot-6.jpg 291.51kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/scrollGallery/ 112.96kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/scrollGallery/ajax-loader.gif 2.20kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/scrollGallery/css/ 7.92kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/scrollGallery/css/scrollGallery_greyDesign.css 608.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/scrollGallery/css/scrollGallery_iwednesday.css 3.47kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/scrollGallery/css/scrollGallery_noDesign.css 426.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/scrollGallery/css/scrollGallery_shadowDesign.css 975.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/scrollGallery/css/scrollGallery_whiteBorderDesign.css 952.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/scrollGallery/css/scrollGallery.css 1.56kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/scrollGallery/js/ 102.84kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/scrollGallery/js/mootools-core-1.3.2-full-compat.js 86.46kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/scrollGallery/js/powertools-mobile-1.1.1.js 4.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/nextgen-scrollgallery/scrollGallery/js/scrollGallery.js 11.83kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does NextGEN Scroll Gallery add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[sG_imagesSolo] The sG_imagesSolo shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[sG_thumbsSolo] The sG_thumbsSolo shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[scrollGallery] The scrollGallery 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 Scroll Gallery?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by NextGEN Scroll Gallery?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
SG_Options The SG_Options option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use NextGEN Scroll Gallery 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 Scroll Gallery declare when it is active?

Using NextGEN Scroll Gallery 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 Scroll Gallery from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install nextgen-scrollgallery


How to activate NextGEN Scroll Gallery from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install nextgen-scrollgallery --activate


How to reinstall NextGEN Scroll Gallery from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install nextgen-scrollgallery --force


How to update NextGEN Scroll Gallery to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update nextgen-scrollgallery


How to delete NextGEN Scroll Gallery from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete nextgen-scrollgallery

Where can you download earlier versions of NextGEN Scroll Gallery?

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 Scroll Gallery 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 Scroll Gallery

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