wpsnoop: fix Restrict File Access plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Restrict File Access version 1.1.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Restrict File Access to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.1.2 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 1.1.2 of Restrict File Access 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 Restrict File Access 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 Restrict File Access add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/uploads/ 13.00B The wp-content/uploads/ directory has potential conflicts with at least 1495 other plugins or themes.
wp-content/uploads/2022/ The wp-content/uploads/2022/ directory has potential conflicts with at least 1367 other plugins or themes.
wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ The wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ directory has potential conflicts with at least 1367 other plugins or themes.
wp-content/plugins/restrict-file-access/ 33.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/restrict-file-access/admin/ 23.99kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/restrict-file-access/admin/admin.php 18.70kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/restrict-file-access/admin/functions.js 1.95kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/restrict-file-access/admin/ic_copy.png 246.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/restrict-file-access/admin/ic_delete.png 929.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/restrict-file-access/admin/ic_success.png 925.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/restrict-file-access/admin/style.css 1.30kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/restrict-file-access/index.php 3.51kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/restrict-file-access/readme.txt 1.53kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/restrict-file-access/url_rewrite/ 4.52kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/restrict-file-access/url_rewrite/url_rewrite.php 4.52kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/uploads/files/ 13.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/uploads/files/.htaccess 13.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/uploads/files/index.html No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Restrict File Access add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Restrict File Access?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Restrict File Access?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
restrict-file-access The restrict-file-access option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Restrict File Access 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 Restrict File Access declare when it is active?

Using Restrict File Access 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 Restrict File Access from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install restrict-file-access


How to activate Restrict File Access from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install restrict-file-access --activate


How to reinstall Restrict File Access from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install restrict-file-access --force


How to update Restrict File Access to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update restrict-file-access


How to delete Restrict File Access from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete restrict-file-access

Where can you download earlier versions of Restrict File Access?

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 Restrict File Access 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 Restrict File Access

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