wpsnoop: fix Restrict lite plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Restrict lite 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 lite version 1.3 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Restrict lite to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.3 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 1.3 of Restrict lite 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 lite 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 lite add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/restrict-lite/ 3.03kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/restrict-lite/readme.txt 2.08kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/restrict-lite/restrictlite.php 975.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Restrict lite add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[restrict] The restrict shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 4 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 Restrict lite?

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

What new PHP functions does Restrict lite declare when it is active?

Using Restrict lite 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 lite from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install restrict-lite


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

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

wp plugin install restrict-lite --activate


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

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

wp plugin install restrict-lite --force


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

wp plugin update restrict-lite


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

wp plugin delete restrict-lite

Where can you download earlier versions of Restrict lite?

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 lite 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 lite

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