wpsnoop: fix ShoutSuite MU plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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Database Issues

ShortCode Issues

Function Issues

File System Issues

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What does ShoutSuite MU version 1.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for ShoutSuite MU to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 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 1.2 of ShoutSuite MU 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 ShoutSuite MU 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.

Summary of WordPress plugin analysis: ShoutSuite MU

Plugin Slug: shoutsuite-mu Internal ID: 64070 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.2 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 12 (201.75kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 4 Function Count: 29 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does ShoutSuite MU add to WordPress?

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The plugin ShoutSuite MU added 12 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/shoutsuite-mu/	201.75kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/shoutsuite-mu/shoutsuite-mu.php	31.37kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/shoutsuite-mu/shoutsuite-mu/	170.38kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/shoutsuite-mu/shoutsuite-mu/gbi.ttf	160.48kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/shoutsuite-mu/shoutsuite-mu/images/	4.12kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/shoutsuite-mu/shoutsuite-mu/images/rs-1.png	1.50kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/shoutsuite-mu/shoutsuite-mu/images/rs-shout.png	2.62kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/shoutsuite-mu/shoutsuite-mu/readme.txt	753.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/shoutsuite-mu/shoutsuite-mu/rs_this.gif	1.24kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/shoutsuite-mu/shoutsuite-mu/rs-gif.php	683.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/shoutsuite-mu/shoutsuite-mu/sb_shout.png	1.81kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/shoutsuite-mu/shoutsuite-mu/sb.png	1.33kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does ShoutSuite MU add to WordPress?

The plugin ShoutSuite MU did not add any shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin ShoutSuite MU?

ShoutSuite MU created 4 new database tables when it was installed in our test environment:

Table name	Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
wp_shorturls	Potential conflict with 2 other plugins
wp_shoutbacks	Potential conflict with 1 other plugin
wp_ts_favorites	Potential conflict with 2 other plugins
wp_ts_mine	Potential conflict with 2 other plugins

After uninstalling and deleting ShoutSuite MU using WP-CLI there were 4 database tables that still remained:

Table name	Status
wp_shorturls	Orphan/Zombie
wp_shoutbacks	Orphan/Zombie
wp_ts_favorites	Orphan/Zombie
wp_ts_mine	Orphan/Zombie

Click the table name above for more information on what the orphan tables could mean to your WordPress installation and some tips on how to deal with it.

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by ShoutSuite MU?

When ShoutSuite MU was activated and loaded for the first time it created 7 new options in the wp_options table. Any known conflicts will be shown in red.

Option Name		Known Conflicts
shoutbacks_enabled		Potential conflict with 1 plugin or theme
1
shoutsuite_favorites		Potential conflict with 1 plugin or theme
1
shoutsuite_mine		Potential conflict with 1 plugin or theme
1
shoutsuite_most		Potential conflict with 1 plugin or theme
1
shoutsuite_recently		Potential conflict with 1 plugin or theme
1
shoutsuite_reshoutthis		Potential conflict with 1 plugin or theme
1
shoutsuite_source		Potential conflict with 1 plugin or theme
(null)

During use ShoutSuite MU 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.

After disabling and deleting ShoutSuite MU there were 8 options still present in the wp-options table:

recently_activated
shoutbacks_enabled
shoutsuite_favorites
shoutsuite_mine
shoutsuite_most
shoutsuite_recently
shoutsuite_reshoutthis
shoutsuite_source

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What new PHP functions does ShoutSuite MU declare when it is active?

Installing ShoutSuite MU added 29 new functions to Wordpress at run-time. These functions are internal and generally aren't meant to be used except by developpers who wish to interface with the plugin to enhance or alter its behavior.

Function	Conflicts	Common Errors
addshoutbacks	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare addshoutbacks()
addshouts	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare addshouts()
clearshoutbacks	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare clearshoutbacks()
decodeshorturls	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare decodeshorturls()
getshoutbacks	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare getshoutbacks()
more_reccurences	7 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare more_reccurences()
parseatom	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare parseatom()
parseshouts	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare parseshouts()
pendekin	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare pendekin()
sb_get	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare sb_get()
sb_get1	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare sb_get1()
sb_menu	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare sb_menu()
sb_options	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare sb_options()
shoutbacks_install	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare shoutbacks_install()
shoutsuite_5mins	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare shoutsuite_5mins()
shoutsuite_favorites_control	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare shoutsuite_favorites_control()
shoutsuite_favorites_widget	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare shoutsuite_favorites_widget()
shoutsuite_hourly	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare shoutsuite_hourly()
shoutsuite_mine_control	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare shoutsuite_mine_control()
shoutsuite_mine_widget	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare shoutsuite_mine_widget()
shoutsuite_most_widget	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare shoutsuite_most_widget()
shoutsuite_most_widget_control	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare shoutsuite_most_widget_control()
shoutsuite_recent_widget	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare shoutsuite_recent_widget()
shoutsuite_recent_widget_control	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare shoutsuite_recent_widget_control()
shoutsuite_send	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare shoutsuite_send()
shoutsuite_widget_innit	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare shoutsuite_widget_innit()
ts_send_shout	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ts_send_shout()
ts_setdefaults	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ts_setdefaults()
updateshoutbacks	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare updateshoutbacks()

Using ShoutSuite MU 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 ShoutSuite MU from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install shoutsuite-mu

How to activate ShoutSuite MU from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install shoutsuite-mu --activate

How to reinstall ShoutSuite MU from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install shoutsuite-mu --force

How to update ShoutSuite MU to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update shoutsuite-mu

How to delete ShoutSuite MU from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete shoutsuite-mu

Where can you download earlier versions of ShoutSuite MU?

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 ShoutSuite MU 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 ShoutSuite MU

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