wpsnoop: fix Pastebin plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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ShortCode Issues

Function Issues

File System Issues

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What does Pastebin version 1.5 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Pastebin to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.5 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 1.5 of Pastebin 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 Pastebin 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: Pastebin

Plugin Slug: pastebin-embed Internal ID: 51582 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.5 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 11 (72.59kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 1 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 3 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Pastebin add to WordPress?

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

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/pastebin-embed/	72.59kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/pastebin-embed/includes/	1.88kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/pastebin-embed/includes/embed.php	732.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/pastebin-embed/includes/i18n.php	596.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/pastebin-embed/includes/index.php	26.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/pastebin-embed/includes/shortcode.php	570.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/pastebin-embed/index.php	26.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/pastebin-embed/pastebin-embed.php	660.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/pastebin-embed/readme.txt	3.42kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/pastebin-embed/screenshot-1.png	16.70kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/pastebin-embed/screenshot-2.png	49.92kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Pastebin add to WordPress?

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

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[pastebin]		The pastebin shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.

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 Pastebin?

Pastebin 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 Pastebin?

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

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

Installing Pastebin added 3 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
pastebin_embed	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pastebin_embed()
pastebin_embed_handler	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pastebin_embed_handler()
pastebin_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pastebin_shortcode()

Using Pastebin 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 Pastebin from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install pastebin-embed

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

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

wp plugin install pastebin-embed --activate

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

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

wp plugin install pastebin-embed --force

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

wp plugin update pastebin-embed

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

wp plugin delete pastebin-embed

Where can you download earlier versions of Pastebin?

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 Pastebin 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 Pastebin

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