wpsnoop: fix PayPal Forms plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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Database Issues

ShortCode Issues

Function Issues

File System Issues

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What does PayPal Forms version 1.0.3 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for PayPal Forms to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.0.3 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 1.0.3 of PayPal Forms 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 PayPal Forms 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: PayPal Forms

Plugin Slug: paypal-forms Internal ID: 51866 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.0.3 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 2 (42.55kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 1 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 8 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does PayPal Forms add to WordPress?

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The plugin PayPal Forms added 2 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/paypal-forms/	42.55kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/paypal-forms/paypal-forms.php	42.55kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does PayPal Forms add to WordPress?

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

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[paypal-form]		The paypal-form 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 PayPal Forms?

PayPal Forms 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 PayPal Forms?

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

What new PHP functions does PayPal Forms declare when it is active?

Installing PayPal Forms added 8 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
pf_admin_menu	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pf_admin_menu()
pf_init	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pf_init()
pf_is_decimal	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pf_is_decimal()
pf_is_email	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pf_is_email()
pf_is_number	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pf_is_number()
pf_is_url	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pf_is_url()
pf_page	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pf_page()
pf_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pf_shortcode()

Using PayPal Forms 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 PayPal Forms from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install paypal-forms

How to activate PayPal Forms from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install paypal-forms --activate

How to reinstall PayPal Forms from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install paypal-forms --force

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

wp plugin update paypal-forms

How to delete PayPal Forms from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete paypal-forms

Where can you download earlier versions of PayPal Forms?

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 PayPal Forms 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 PayPal Forms

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