wpsnoop: fix Socialice plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Socialice version 0.2.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Socialice to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 0.2.0 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 0.2.0 of Socialice 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 Socialice 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 Socialice add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/socialice/ 17.87kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/socialice/img/ 9.56kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/socialice/img/32px/ 4.15kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/socialice/img/32px/facebook.png 1.32kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/socialice/img/32px/google.png 1.45kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/socialice/img/32px/twitter.png 1.38kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/socialice/img/64px/ 5.41kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/socialice/img/64px/facebook.png 1.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/socialice/img/64px/google.png 2.11kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/socialice/img/64px/twitter.png 1.75kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/socialice/readme.txt 1.06kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/socialice/socialicebuttons.php 7.25kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Socialice add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Socialice?

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

Option Name   Known Conflicts
activation_redirect Potential conflict with 2 plugins or themes
socialice_blank The socialice_blank option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
socialice_facebook The socialice_facebook option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
socialice_google The socialice_google option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
socialice_size The socialice_size option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
socialice_twitter The socialice_twitter option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Socialice 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 Socialice declare when it is active?

Using Socialice 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 Socialice from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install socialice


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

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

wp plugin install socialice --activate


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

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

wp plugin install socialice --force


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

wp plugin update socialice


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

wp plugin delete socialice

Where can you download earlier versions of Socialice?

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 Socialice 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 Socialice

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