wpsnoop: fix Provensec plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Provensec version 1.0.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Provensec to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.0.2 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 1.0.2 of Provensec 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 Provensec 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 Provensec add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/provensec/ 602.48kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/captcha/ 73.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/captcha/bj.jpg 16.99kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/captcha/captcha.php 722.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/captcha/font.ttf 46.09kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/captcha/reload.png 3.76kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/captcha/Thumbs.db 6.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/images/ 47.42kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/images/d_arrow - Copy.png 1.45kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/images/d_arrow.png 3.12kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/images/loader.GIF 29.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/images/plugin_logo.png 3.80kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/images/Thumbs.db 9.50kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/inc/ 305.96kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/inc/cert/ 257.27kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/inc/cert/api_cert_chain-new.crt 1.72kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/inc/cert/api_cert_chain.crt 3.19kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/inc/cert/cacert.pem 252.37kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/inc/ipn.class.php 9.81kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/inc/notify.php 2.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/inc/validation.php 36.33kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/js/ 26.15kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/js/main.js 999.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/js/shortcode.js 4.10kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/js/validate.js 21.08kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/languages/ No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/provensec.php 43.70kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/readme.txt 2.09kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/screenshot-1.png 47.26kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/screenshot-2.png 28.29kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/screenshot-3.png 24.23kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/provensec/style.css 3.82kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Provensec add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[provensec-registration-form] The provensec-registration-form 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 Provensec?

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

Option Name   Known Conflicts
provensec_cancel_page The provensec_cancel_page option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
provensec_ipn_page The provensec_ipn_page option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
provensec_setting The provensec_setting option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
provensec_signup_page The provensec_signup_page option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
provensec_success_page The provensec_success_page option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
provensec_version The provensec_version option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Provensec 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 Provensec declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
checkselected 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare checkselected()
create_tables 8 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare create_tables()
db 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare db()
display_user_list 2 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare display_user_list()
initialize_plugin 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare initialize_plugin()
is_valid_email 7 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare is_valid_email()
load_admin_scripts 3 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare load_admin_scripts()
portfolio_page_template 2 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare portfolio_page_template()
delete_users 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare delete_users()
get_provensec_postvalue 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_provensec_postvalue()
load_shortcode_scripts 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare load_shortcode_scripts()
provensec_activate 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare provensec_activate()
provensec_create_pages 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare provensec_create_pages()
provensec_load_textdomain 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare provensec_load_textdomain()
provensec_menu 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare provensec_menu()
provensec_plugin_options 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare provensec_plugin_options()
provensec_plugin_options_submenu 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare provensec_plugin_options_submenu()
provensec_setting_page 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare provensec_setting_page()
provensec_shortcode 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare provensec_shortcode()
signup_user 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare signup_user()

Using Provensec 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 Provensec from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install provensec


How to activate Provensec from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install provensec --activate


How to reinstall Provensec from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install provensec --force


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

wp plugin update provensec


How to delete Provensec from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete provensec

Where can you download earlier versions of Provensec?

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 Provensec 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 Provensec

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