wpsnoop: fix Post Switch plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Post Switch 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 Post Switch version 1.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Post Switch 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 Switch 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 Switch 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 Switch

Plugin Slug: post-switch Internal ID: 54527 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.1 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 5 (9.68kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 9 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Post Switch add to WordPress?

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The plugin Post Switch added 5 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/post-switch/	9.68kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-switch/js/	1.69kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-switch/js/postswitch.js	1.69kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-switch/post-switch.php	6.68kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/post-switch/readme.txt	1.31kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Post Switch add to WordPress?

The plugin Post Switch did not add any shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Post Switch?

Post Switch 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 Switch?

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

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

Installing Post Switch added 9 new functions 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
get_plugin_url	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_plugin_url()
utf8substr	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare utf8substr()
adjacent_edit_post_link	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare adjacent_edit_post_link()
categories_dropdown	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare categories_dropdown()
get_posts_dropdown_list	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_posts_dropdown_list()
get_the_category_parents	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_the_category_parents()
postswitch_add_custom_box	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare postswitch_add_custom_box()
postswitch_meta_box	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare postswitch_meta_box()
pre_next_edit_post_links	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pre_next_edit_post_links()

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

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

wp plugin install post-switch

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

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

wp plugin install post-switch --activate

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

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

wp plugin install post-switch --force

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

wp plugin update post-switch

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

wp plugin delete post-switch

Where can you download earlier versions of Post Switch?

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 Switch 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 Switch

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