wpsnoop: fix Posts in Posts plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

Expert advice is recommended if you are not technically proficient with PHP, MySQL etc. View support options for Posts in Posts

Get professional support for Posts in Posts here

When you need professional help with WordPress: get help here


What does Posts in Posts version 0.6 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Posts in Posts to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 0.6 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 0.6 of Posts in Posts 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 Posts in Posts 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 Posts in Posts add to WordPress?

This section will populate with a table showing an icon, size and filepath.

Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/posts-in-posts/ 4.85kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/posts-in-posts/posts-n-posts.php 3.03kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/posts-in-posts/readme.txt 1.82kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Posts in Posts add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[posts] The posts shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 8 other plugins or themes.
[showposts] The showposts shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.

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 Posts in Posts?

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

What new PHP functions does Posts in Posts declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
showposts 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare showposts()

Using Posts in Posts 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 Posts in Posts from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install posts-in-posts


How to activate Posts in Posts from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install posts-in-posts --activate


How to reinstall Posts in Posts from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install posts-in-posts --force


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

wp plugin update posts-in-posts


How to delete Posts in Posts from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete posts-in-posts

Where can you download earlier versions of Posts in Posts?

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 Posts in Posts 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 Posts in Posts

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