wpsnoop: fix Post in a Category plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Post in a Category 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 in a Category version 1.5 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Post in a Category 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 Post in a Category 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 in a Category 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 in a Category

Plugin Slug: post-in-a-category Internal ID: 54318 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.5 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 7 (97.61kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 1 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 4 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Post in a Category add to WordPress?

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The plugin Post in a Category added 7 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/post-in-a-category/	97.61kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-in-a-category/img/	470.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-in-a-category/img/icon1.png	470.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-in-a-category/Post-in-a-category.php	4.76kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-in-a-category/readme.txt	1.36kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-in-a-category/screenshot-1.png	48.62kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-in-a-category/screenshot-2.png	42.41kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Post in a Category add to WordPress?

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

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[displaypost]		The displaypost 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 Post in a Category?

Post in a Category 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 Post in a Category?

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

What new PHP functions does Post in a Category declare when it is active?

Installing Post in a Category added 4 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
baw_create_menu	12 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare baw_create_menu()
baw_settings_page	7 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare baw_settings_page()
register_mysettings	145 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare register_mysettings()
pic_displaypostcategory	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pic_displaypostcategory()

Using Post in a Category 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 in a Category from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install post-in-a-category

How to activate Post in a Category from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install post-in-a-category --activate

How to reinstall Post in a Category from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install post-in-a-category --force

How to update Post in a Category to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update post-in-a-category

How to delete Post in a Category from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete post-in-a-category

Where can you download earlier versions of Post in a Category?

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 in a Category 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 in a Category

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