wpsnoop: fix URL Parser plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does URL Parser version 2.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for URL Parser to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.0 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 2.0 of URL Parser 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 URL Parser 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: URL Parser

Plugin Slug: parse-url Internal ID: 51462 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 2.0 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 5 (69.47kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 1 Database Tables: 1 Function Count: 16 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does URL Parser add to WordPress?

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

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/parse-url/	69.47kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/parse-url/readme.txt	3.30kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/parse-url/simple_html_dom.php	53.33kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/parse-url/url_parse_table.php	11.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/parse-url/url-parse-plugin.php	12.83kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does URL Parser add to WordPress?

The plugin URL Parser added 1 new shortcode when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[url_parse]		The url_parse 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 URL Parser?

URL Parser created 1 new database table when it was installed in our test environment:

Table name	Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
wp_url_parse	The wp_url_parse table doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

After uninstalling and deleting URL Parser using WP-CLI there were 1 database table that still remained:

Table name	Status
wp_url_parse	Orphan/Zombie

Click the table name above for more information on what the orphan table could mean to your WordPress installation and some tips on how to deal with it.

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by URL Parser?

When URL Parser was activated and loaded for the first time it created 1 new option in the wp_options table. Any known conflicts will be shown in red.

Option Name		Known Conflicts
create_table_version		The create_table_version option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
(empty string)

During use URL Parser 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.

After disabling and deleting URL Parser there were 2 options still present in the wp-options table:

create_table_version
recently_activated

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What new PHP functions does URL Parser declare when it is active?

Installing URL Parser added 16 new function 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
create_table	6 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare create_table()
dump_html_tree	123 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dump_html_tree()
file_get_html	122 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare file_get_html()
get_content	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_content()
get_current_url	13 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_current_url()
get_meta_description	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_meta_description()
get_title	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_title()
gettitle	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gettitle()
str_get_html	123 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare str_get_html()
add_initial_data	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_initial_data()
addforwardslash	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare addforwardslash()
check_url_redirect	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare check_url_redirect()
get_custom_meta_tags	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_custom_meta_tags()
getparagraphs	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare getparagraphs()
is_same_url	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare is_same_url()
return_complete_info	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare return_complete_info()

Using URL Parser 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 URL Parser from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install parse-url

How to activate URL Parser from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install parse-url --activate

How to reinstall URL Parser from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install parse-url --force

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

wp plugin update parse-url

How to delete URL Parser from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete parse-url

Where can you download earlier versions of URL Parser?

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 URL Parser 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 URL Parser

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