wpsnoop: fix Shortcode Magic plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Shortcode Magic version 1.5.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Shortcode Magic to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.5.1 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 1.5.1 of Shortcode Magic 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 Shortcode Magic 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 Shortcode Magic add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/shortcode-magic/ 11.14kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/shortcode-magic/readme.txt 1.46kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/shortcode-magic/shortcode-magic.php 9.69kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Shortcode Magic add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[emailme] The emailme shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.
[facebook] The facebook shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 10 other plugins or themes.
[irc] The irc shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.
[minecraft] The minecraft shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.
[soundcloud] The soundcloud shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 12 other plugins or themes.
[tweet] The tweet shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 9 other plugins or themes.
[twitch] The twitch shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 3 other plugins or themes.
[twitter] The twitter shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 13 other plugins or themes.
[youtube] The youtube shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 54 other plugins or themes.
[ircraw] The ircraw shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[mcskin] The mcskin shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[mcstatus] The mcstatus shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[rank] The rank shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[twitchemote] The twitchemote shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[youtubevid] The youtubevid shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[yt] The yt shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[ytvid] The ytvid 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 Shortcode Magic?

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

Using Shortcode Magic 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 Shortcode Magic from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install shortcode-magic


How to activate Shortcode Magic from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install shortcode-magic --activate


How to reinstall Shortcode Magic from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install shortcode-magic --force


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

wp plugin update shortcode-magic


How to delete Shortcode Magic from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete shortcode-magic

Where can you download earlier versions of Shortcode Magic?

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 Shortcode Magic 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 Shortcode Magic

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