wpsnoop: fix Post Flagger plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does Post Flagger version 1.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Post Flagger to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.1 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 1.1 of Post Flagger 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 Post Flagger 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: Post Flagger

Plugin Slug: post-flagger Internal ID: 54264 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.1 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 17 (36.18kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 1 Database Tables: 1 Function Count: 36 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Post Flagger add to WordPress?

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The plugin Post Flagger added 17 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/	36.18kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/classes/	6.14kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/classes/flags-table.php	6.14kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/languages/	4.43kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/languages/post-flagger-es_ES.mo	1.18kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/languages/post-flagger-es_ES.po	3.25kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/options.php	5.24kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/post-flagger.js	2.01kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/post-flagger.min.js	396.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/post-flagger.php	9.24kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/README.md	2.02kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/readme.txt	1.98kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/styles.min.css	331.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/views/	4.41kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/views/edit.php	2.00kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/views/list.php	658.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-flagger/views/new.php	1.77kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Post Flagger add to WordPress?

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

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[flag]		The flag shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 4 other plugins or themes.

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 Post Flagger?

Post Flagger created 1 new database table when it was installed in our test environment:

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

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

Table name	Status
wp_post_flagger	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 Post Flagger?

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

What new PHP functions does Post Flagger declare when it is active?

Installing Post Flagger added 36 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
app_output_buffer	10 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare app_output_buffer()
pf_add_new_button	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pf_add_new_button()
pf_flagged	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pf_flagged()
pf_notice_flag_created	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pf_notice_flag_created()
pf_notice_flag_deleted	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pf_notice_flag_deleted()
pf_notice_flag_duplicated	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pf_notice_flag_duplicated()
pf_notice_flag_updated	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pf_notice_flag_updated()
post_flagger_add_content_flag	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_add_content_flag()
post_flagger_admin_init	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_admin_init()
post_flagger_admin_notice	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_admin_notice()
post_flagger_admin_styles	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_admin_styles()
post_flagger_create_database	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_create_database()
post_flagger_create_favorites	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_create_favorites()
post_flagger_create_flag	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_create_flag()
post_flagger_delete_flag	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_delete_flag()
post_flagger_flag_button	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_flag_button()
post_flagger_flag_exists	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_flag_exists()
post_flagger_flag_post	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_flag_post()
post_flagger_flag_post_for_current_user	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_flag_post_for_current_user()
post_flagger_get_flag_data_by_id	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_get_flag_data_by_id()
post_flagger_get_flag_data_by_slug	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_get_flag_data_by_slug()
post_flagger_get_flag_html_codes	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_get_flag_html_codes()
post_flagger_get_flag_meta_key	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_get_flag_meta_key()
post_flagger_get_flagged_code	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_get_flagged_code()
post_flagger_get_flags	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_get_flags()
post_flagger_get_user_meta	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_get_user_meta()
post_flagger_handle_create	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_handle_create()
post_flagger_handle_update	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_handle_update()
post_flagger_options_init	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_options_init()
post_flagger_render_view	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_render_view()
post_flagger_scripts	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_scripts()
post_flagger_setup_menu	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_setup_menu()
post_flagger_slugify	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_slugify()
post_flagger_unflag_post_for_current_user	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_unflag_post_for_current_user()
post_flagger_update_flag	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_update_flag()
post_flagger_update_user_meta	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare post_flagger_update_user_meta()

Using Post Flagger 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 Post Flagger from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install post-flagger

How to activate Post Flagger from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install post-flagger --activate

How to reinstall Post Flagger from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install post-flagger --force

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

wp plugin update post-flagger

How to delete Post Flagger from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete post-flagger

Where can you download earlier versions of Post Flagger?

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 Post Flagger 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 Post Flagger

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