wpsnoop: fix WP FAQ plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does WP FAQ version 3.6.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for WP FAQ to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 3.6.2 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 3.6.2 of WP FAQ 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 WP FAQ 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 WP FAQ add to WordPress?

This section will populate with a table showing an icon, size and filepath.

Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/ 267.17kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/assets/ 29.27kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/assets/css/ 3.04kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/assets/css/blocks.editor.build.css 586.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/assets/css/jquery.accordion.css 1.32kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/assets/css/spfaq-admin.css 1.14kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/assets/images/ 705.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/assets/images/down.png 349.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/assets/images/up.png 356.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/assets/js/ 25.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/assets/js/blocks.build.js 13.74kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/assets/js/elementor/ 867.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/assets/js/elementor/wp-faq-elementor.js 867.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/assets/js/jquery.accordion.js 9.51kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/assets/js/spfaq-admin.js 826.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/assets/js/spfaq-public.js 651.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/faq.php 5.65kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/includes/ 41.89kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/includes/admin/ 30.66kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/includes/admin/class-spfaq-admin.php 3.49kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/includes/admin/metabox/ 3.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/includes/admin/metabox/spfaq-post-setting-metabox-pro.php 3.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/includes/admin/settings/ 12.75kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/includes/admin/settings/premium.php 12.75kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/includes/admin/spfaq-how-it-work.php 8.07kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/includes/admin/supports/ 2.80kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/includes/admin/supports/gutenberg-block.php 2.80kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/includes/class-wp-faq-script.php 3.74kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/includes/shortcode/ 3.80kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/includes/shortcode/wp-faq.php 3.80kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/includes/wp-faq-functions.php 1.05kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/includes/wp-faq-post-types.php 2.65kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/languages/ 9.31kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/languages/sp-faq-en_US-spfaq-block-js.json 355.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/languages/sp-faq.pot 8.96kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/readme.txt 11.18kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/ 66.47kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/assets/ 25.72kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/assets/css/ 4.44kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/assets/css/wpos-anylc-admin.css 4.44kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/assets/images/ 20.06kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/assets/images/icon.png 11.03kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/assets/images/wpos-logo.png 9.04kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/assets/js/ 1.22kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/assets/js/wpos-anylc-admin.js 1.22kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/includes/ 26.26kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/includes/class-anylc-admin.php 14.32kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/includes/class-anylc-script.php 2.01kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/includes/wpos-anylc-function.php 9.93kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/templates/ 8.49kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/templates/analytic.php 4.31kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/templates/offers.php 2.28kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/templates/optout-popup.php 1.90kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-analytics/wpos-analytics.php 5.99kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/ 103.40kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/assets/ 23.41kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/assets/css/ 1.71kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/assets/css/admin-style.css 1.71kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/assets/images/ 19.45kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/assets/images/cart-2.png 2.20kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/assets/images/essential-plugin-16.png 474.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/assets/images/essential-plugin-50.png 824.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/assets/images/essentialplugin-logo.png 7.62kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/assets/images/inbound50-by-50.png 2.09kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/assets/images/sliderspack.png 5.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/assets/images/utility-icon.png 734.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/assets/js/ 2.25kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/assets/js/admin-script.js 2.25kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/includes/ 33.70kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/includes/admin/ 14.98kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/includes/admin/class-espbw-admin.php 1.22kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/includes/admin/views/ 13.76kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/includes/admin/views/dashboard.php 13.76kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/includes/class-espbw-script.php 1.45kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/includes/espbw-functions.php 17.27kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/plugins-data.json 42.12kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sp-faq/wpos-plugins/wpos-recommendation.php 4.17kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does WP FAQ add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[sp_faq] The sp_faq 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 WP FAQ?

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

Option Name   Known Conflicts
wpos_anylc_redirect Potential conflict with 23 plugins or themes

During use WP FAQ 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 WP FAQ declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
wpos_anylc 23 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpos_anylc()
wpos_anylc_clean 22 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpos_anylc_clean()
wpos_anylc_get_ip_address 23 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpos_anylc_get_ip_address()
wpos_anylc_get_option 23 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpos_anylc_get_option()
wpos_anylc_init_module 23 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpos_anylc_init_module()
wpos_anylc_is_multi_arr 23 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpos_anylc_is_multi_arr()
wpos_anylc_optin_data 23 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpos_anylc_optin_data()
wpos_anylc_optin_url 23 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpos_anylc_optin_url()
wpos_anylc_optout_url 23 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpos_anylc_optout_url()
wpos_anylc_pdt_url 23 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpos_anylc_pdt_url()
wpos_anylc_plugin_activation 23 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpos_anylc_plugin_activation()
wpos_anylc_plugins_loaded 23 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpos_anylc_plugins_loaded()
wpos_anylc_site_uid 23 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpos_anylc_site_uid()
wpos_anylc_text 23 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpos_anylc_text()
wpos_anylc_update_option 23 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpos_anylc_update_option()
deactivate_premium_version_faq 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare deactivate_premium_version_faq()
install_premium_version_faq 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare install_premium_version_faq()
sp_faq_admin_notice 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare sp_faq_admin_notice()
sp_faq_load_textdomain 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare sp_faq_load_textdomain()
sp_faq_sanitize_html_classes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare sp_faq_sanitize_html_classes()
sp_faq_setup_post_types 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare sp_faq_setup_post_types()
sp_faq_shortcode 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare sp_faq_shortcode()
sp_faq_taxonomies 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare sp_faq_taxonomies()
spfaq_add_block_category 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare spfaq_add_block_category()
spfaq_editor_assets 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare spfaq_editor_assets()
spfaq_register_guten_block 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare spfaq_register_guten_block()
wp_faq_get_unique 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wp_faq_get_unique()
wpos_analytics_anl36_load 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpos_analytics_anl36_load()

Using WP FAQ 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 WP FAQ from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install sp-faq


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

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

wp plugin install sp-faq --activate


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

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

wp plugin install sp-faq --force


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

wp plugin update sp-faq


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

wp plugin delete sp-faq

Where can you download earlier versions of WP FAQ?

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 WP FAQ 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 WP FAQ

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