wpsnoop: fix Publishers plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does Publishers version 1.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Publishers to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.0 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 of Publishers 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 Publishers 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: Publishers

Plugin Slug: publishers Internal ID: 56424 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.0 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 8 (31.51kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 4 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 24 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Publishers add to WordPress?

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The plugin Publishers added 8 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/publishers/	31.51kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/publishers/embeds/	2.28kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/publishers/embeds/giphy.php	1.26kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/publishers/embeds/youtube.php	1.02kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/publishers/js/	1.47kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/publishers/js/jquery-cookie.js	1.47kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/publishers/publishers.php	25.19kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/publishers/readme.txt	2.56kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Publishers add to WordPress?

The plugin Publishers added 4 new shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[access]		The access shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.
[member]		The member shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 6 other plugins or themes.
[non-member]		The non-member shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 3 other plugins or themes.
[share]		The share shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 2 other plugins or themes.

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 Publishers?

Publishers 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 Publishers?

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

What new PHP functions does Publishers declare when it is active?

Installing Publishers added 24 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
publishers_access_check_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_access_check_shortcode()
publishers_add_image_alt	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_add_image_alt()
publishers_add_notes_box	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_add_notes_box()
publishers_add_quicktags	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_add_quicktags()
publishers_add_rss_image	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_add_rss_image()
publishers_admin_styles	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_admin_styles()
publishers_author_base	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_author_base()
publishers_auto_login_new_user	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_auto_login_new_user()
publishers_disable_responsive_images	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_disable_responsive_images()
publishers_enqueue	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_enqueue()
publishers_footer	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_footer()
publishers_giphy_button	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_giphy_button()
publishers_head	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_head()
publishers_image_insert_override	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_image_insert_override()
publishers_member_check_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_member_check_shortcode()
publishers_modify_contact_methods	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_modify_contact_methods()
publishers_nonmember_check_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_nonmember_check_shortcode()
publishers_notes_box_html	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_notes_box_html()
publishers_pending_email	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_pending_email()
publishers_quicktags	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_quicktags()
publishers_remove_dashboard_meta	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_remove_dashboard_meta()
publishers_role_class	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_role_class()
publishers_share_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_share_shortcode()
publishers_youtube_button	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publishers_youtube_button()

Using Publishers 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 Publishers from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install publishers

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

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

wp plugin install publishers --activate

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

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

wp plugin install publishers --force

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

wp plugin update publishers

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

wp plugin delete publishers

Where can you download earlier versions of Publishers?

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 Publishers 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 Publishers

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