wpsnoop: fix Primal for WordPress plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Primal for WordPress version 2.0.5 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Primal for WordPress to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.0.5 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 2.0.5 of Primal for WordPress 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 Primal for WordPress 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 Primal for WordPress add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/primal-for-wp/ 33.25kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/primal-for-wp/config.php 1.36kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/primal-for-wp/css/ 931.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/primal-for-wp/css/style.css 931.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/primal-for-wp/img/ 10.20kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/primal-for-wp/img/primal_logo.jpg 10.20kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/primal-for-wp/js/ 3.76kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/primal-for-wp/js/resize.js 3.76kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/primal-for-wp/logs/ No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/primal-for-wp/logs/empty_file_to_make_the_directory_valid No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/primal-for-wp/primal.php 2.51kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/primal-for-wp/readme.txt 6.03kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/primal-for-wp/settings.php 2.31kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/primal-for-wp/utils.php 3.73kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/primal-for-wp/widget.php 2.44kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Primal for WordPress add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Primal for WordPress?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Primal for WordPress?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
widget_primal_widget The widget_primal_widget option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Primal for WordPress may or may not create more options depending on how the plugin is configured and depending on which other themes and plugins are active in your specific hosting environment.

What new PHP functions does Primal for WordPress declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
add_scripts 13 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_scripts()
get_current_url 13 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_current_url()
add_update_notice 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_update_notice()
build_embed_url 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare build_embed_url()
check_and_set_plugin_version 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare check_and_set_plugin_version()
external_links_error 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare external_links_error()
get_embed_opts 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_embed_opts()
get_iframe_id 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_iframe_id()
get_media_server_url 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_media_server_url()
get_primal_settings_url 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_primal_settings_url()
get_query_params 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_query_params()
primal_auto_insert 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare primal_auto_insert()
primal_plugin_create_menu 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare primal_plugin_create_menu()
primal_plugin_settings_page 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare primal_plugin_settings_page()
register_primal_plugin_settings 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare register_primal_plugin_settings()
register_primal_widget 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare register_primal_widget()
show_primal_content 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare show_primal_content()
showpoweredbyprimal 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare showpoweredbyprimal()

Using Primal for WordPress 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 Primal for WordPress from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install primal-for-wp


How to activate Primal for WordPress from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install primal-for-wp --activate


How to reinstall Primal for WordPress from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install primal-for-wp --force


How to update Primal for WordPress to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update primal-for-wp


How to delete Primal for WordPress from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete primal-for-wp

Where can you download earlier versions of Primal for WordPress?

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 Primal for WordPress 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 Primal for WordPress

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