wpsnoop: fix PopuList plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does PopuList version 1.5.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for PopuList to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.5.1 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 1.5.1 of PopuList 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 PopuList 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 PopuList add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/populist/ 47.65kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/populist/delicious.php 929.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/populist/digg.php 830.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/populist/functions.php 2.42kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/populist/goobl.php 993.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/populist/PopuList.php 4.19kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/populist/readme.txt 1.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/populist/reddit.php 849.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/populist/screenshot-1.png 30.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/populist/stumble.php 1.66kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/populist/style.php 2.73kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/populist/yahoobl.php 1.04kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does PopuList add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin PopuList?

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

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Using PopuList 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 PopuList from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install populist


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

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

wp plugin install populist --activate


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

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

wp plugin install populist --force


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

wp plugin update populist


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

wp plugin delete populist

Where can you download earlier versions of PopuList?

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 PopuList 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 PopuList

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