wpsnoop: fix Simple Post Views Counter plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin Simple Post Views Counter 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 Simple Post Views Counter, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Simple Post Views Counter.

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

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What does Simple Post Views Counter version 1.6 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Simple Post Views Counter to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.6 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 1.6 of Simple Post Views Counter 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 Simple Post Views Counter 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: Simple Post Views Counter

Plugin Slug: simple-post-views-counter Internal ID: 65408 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.6 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 8 (124.35kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 1 Function Count: 10 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Simple Post Views Counter add to WordPress?

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The plugin Simple Post Views Counter added 8 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/simple-post-views-counter/	124.35kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/simple-post-views-counter/index.php	310.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/simple-post-views-counter/readme.txt	3.77kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/simple-post-views-counter/screenshot-1.png	22.69kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/simple-post-views-counter/screenshot-2.png	18.09kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/simple-post-views-counter/screenshot-3.png	73.63kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/simple-post-views-counter/settings.php	1.59kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/simple-post-views-counter/simpviews.php	4.27kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Simple Post Views Counter add to WordPress?

The plugin Simple Post Views Counter 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 Simple Post Views Counter?

Simple Post Views Counter created 1 new database table when it was installed in our test environment:

Table name	Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
wp_simpleviews	Potential conflict with 1 other plugin

After uninstalling and deleting Simple Post Views Counter using WP-CLI there were 1 database table that still remained:

Table name	Status
wp_simpleviews	Orphan/Zombie

Click the table name above for more information on what the orphan table 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 Simple Post Views Counter?

None. There may be settings which have been changed by installing the Simple Post Views Counter plugin however we do not yet track those changes.

What new PHP functions does Simple Post Views Counter declare when it is active?

Installing Simple Post Views Counter added 10 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
echo_views	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare echo_views()
get_views	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_views()
insert_views	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare insert_views()
update_views	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare update_views()
construct_menu	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare construct_menu()
rate_wpspv	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare rate_wpspv()
return_config	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare return_config()
spvco_drop	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare spvco_drop()
spvco_install	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare spvco_install()
wpspv_conf_link	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpspv_conf_link()

Using Simple Post Views Counter 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 Simple Post Views Counter from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install simple-post-views-counter

How to activate Simple Post Views Counter from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate Simple Post Views Counter after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install simple-post-views-counter --activate

How to reinstall Simple Post Views Counter from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of Simple Post Views Counter which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp plugin install simple-post-views-counter --force

How to update Simple Post Views Counter to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update simple-post-views-counter

How to delete Simple Post Views Counter from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete simple-post-views-counter

Where can you download earlier versions of Simple Post Views Counter?

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 Simple Post Views Counter 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 Simple Post Views Counter

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 Simple Post Views Counter. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.