wpsnoop: fix Events Rich Snippets for Google plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin Events Rich Snippets for Google 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 Events Rich Snippets for Google, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Events Rich Snippets for Google.


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

Expert advice is recommended if you are not technically proficient with PHP, MySQL etc. View support options for Events Rich Snippets for Google


What does Events Rich Snippets for Google version 1.8 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Events Rich Snippets for Google to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.8 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 1.8 of Events Rich Snippets for Google 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 Events Rich Snippets for Google 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 Events Rich Snippets for Google add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/rich-snippets-vevents/ 22.40kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/rich-snippets-vevents/job_castrop_events.php 20.60kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/rich-snippets-vevents/readme.txt 1.80kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Events Rich Snippets for Google add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[vevents] The vevents shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[vevents_list] The vevents_list 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 Events Rich Snippets for Google?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Events Rich Snippets for Google?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
events_date_format The events_date_format option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
events_date_head The events_date_head option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
events_title_head The events_title_head option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Events Rich Snippets for Google 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 Events Rich Snippets for Google declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
deleteevent 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare deleteevent()
event_widget_control 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare event_widget_control()
events_menu 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare events_menu()
deleteeventlist 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare deleteeventlist()
events_add 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare events_add()
events_add_list 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare events_add_list()
events_html 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare events_html()
events_html_list 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare events_html_list()
events_init 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare events_init()
events_install 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare events_install()
events_list_overview 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare events_list_overview()
events_overview 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare events_overview()
events_settings 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare events_settings()
events_widget 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare events_widget()
geteventlist 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare geteventlist()
geteventlistbyname 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare geteventlistbyname()
geteventlists 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare geteventlists()
handleeventsettings 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare handleeventsettings()
handleformevent 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare handleformevent()
handleformeventlist 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare handleformeventlist()
isvaliddatetime 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare isvaliddatetime()

Using Events Rich Snippets for Google 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 Events Rich Snippets for Google from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install rich-snippets-vevents


How to activate Events Rich Snippets for Google from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate Events Rich Snippets for Google after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install rich-snippets-vevents --activate


How to reinstall Events Rich Snippets for Google from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install rich-snippets-vevents --force


How to update Events Rich Snippets for Google to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update rich-snippets-vevents


How to delete Events Rich Snippets for Google from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete rich-snippets-vevents

Where can you download earlier versions of Events Rich Snippets for Google?

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 Events Rich Snippets for Google 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 Events Rich Snippets for Google

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 Events Rich Snippets for Google. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.