wpsnoop: fix Random plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Random version 1.0.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Random to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.0.1 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 1.0.1 of Random 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 Random 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 Random add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/random/ 93.34kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/admin/ 45.33kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/admin/class-random-admin.php 4.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/admin/css/ 4.74kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/admin/css/random-admin.css 4.74kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/admin/images/ 25.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/admin/images/logo_scribit.png 1.98kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/admin/images/logo.png 18.87kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/admin/images/proofreading.png 2.73kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/admin/images/shortcodes-finder.png 1.63kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/admin/index.php 26.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/admin/js/ 998.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/admin/js/random-admin.js 998.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/admin/partials/ 10.38kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/admin/partials/random-admin-display.php 10.38kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/includes/ 14.65kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/includes/class-random-activator.php 633.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/includes/class-random-deactivator.php 429.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/includes/class-random-i18n.php 576.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/includes/class-random-loader.php 5.84kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/includes/class-random.php 5.97kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/includes/index.php 26.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/includes/random-utils.php 1.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/index.php 26.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/languages/ 4.67kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/languages/random.pot 4.67kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/LICENSE.txt 17.67kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/public/ 5.87kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/public/class-random-public.php 4.59kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/public/css/ 98.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/public/css/random-public.css 98.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/public/index.php 26.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/public/js/ 838.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/public/js/random-public.js 838.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/public/partials/ 348.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/public/partials/random-public-display.php 348.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/random-consts.php 236.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/random.php 2.99kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/README.txt 1.66kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/random/uninstall.php 254.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Random add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[random_post] The random_post 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 Random?

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

Option Name   Known Conflicts
activated_plugin Potential conflict with 36 plugins or themes

During use Random 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.

Using Random 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 Random from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install random


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

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

wp plugin install random --activate


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

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

wp plugin install random --force


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

wp plugin update random


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

wp plugin delete random

Where can you download earlier versions of Random?

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 Random 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 Random

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