wpsnoop: fix Alex Set Favicon plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Alex Set Favicon version 8.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Alex Set Favicon to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 8.0 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 8.0 of Alex Set Favicon 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 Alex Set Favicon 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 Alex Set Favicon add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/set-favicon/ 46.29kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/set-favicon/index.php No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/set-favicon/readme.txt 962.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/set-favicon/screenshot-1.png 43.27kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/set-favicon/set-favicon.php 2.08kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Alex Set Favicon add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Alex Set Favicon?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Alex Set Favicon?

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

During use Alex Set Favicon 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 Alex Set Favicon declare when it is active?

Using Alex Set Favicon 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 Alex Set Favicon from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install set-favicon


How to activate Alex Set Favicon from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install set-favicon --activate


How to reinstall Alex Set Favicon from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install set-favicon --force


How to update Alex Set Favicon to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update set-favicon


How to delete Alex Set Favicon from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete set-favicon

Where can you download earlier versions of Alex Set Favicon?

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 Alex Set Favicon 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 Alex Set Favicon

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