wpsnoop: fix Slickity plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Slickity version 2.3.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Slickity to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.3.2 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 2.3.2 of Slickity 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 Slickity 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 Slickity add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/slickity/ 2.14MB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/includes/ 2.06MB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/includes/acf-export-2017-12-12.json 119.51kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/includes/acf.php 84.11kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/includes/advanced-custom-fields-pro.zip 1.73MB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/includes/class-tgm-plugin-activation.php 123.70kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/includes/helpers.php 17.08kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/languages/ 122.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/languages/readme.txt 122.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/public/ 61.34kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/public/css/ 19.01kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/public/css/ajax-loader.gif 4.08kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/public/css/fonts/ 7.30kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/public/css/fonts/slick.eot 2.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/public/css/fonts/slick.svg 2.10kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/public/css/fonts/slick.ttf 1.85kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/public/css/fonts/slick.woff 1.35kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/public/css/slick-lightbox.css 615.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/public/css/slick-templates.css 2.24kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/public/css/slick-theme.css 3.06kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/public/css/slick.css 1.73kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/public/js/ 42.32kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/public/js/slick.min.js 41.86kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/public/js/slickity.js 477.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/readme.txt 3.12kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/slickity/slickity.php 10.80kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Slickity add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[slickity] The slickity 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 Slickity?

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

What new PHP functions does Slickity declare when it is active?

Using Slickity 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 Slickity from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install slickity


How to activate Slickity from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install slickity --activate


How to reinstall Slickity from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install slickity --force


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

wp plugin update slickity


How to delete Slickity from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete slickity

Where can you download earlier versions of Slickity?

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 Slickity 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 Slickity

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