wpsnoop: fix Surface Slider plugin conflicts, errors & issues
When the plugin Surface Slider 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 Surface Slider, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Surface Slider.
Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Surface Slider leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.
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What does Surface Slider version 1.0.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.
This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Surface Slider to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.0.1 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 1.0.1 of Surface Slider 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 Surface Slider 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: Surface Slider
Which new files does Surface Slider add to WordPress?
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| Type & Path | Size | Conflicts |
|---|---|---|
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/ | 366.11kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/assets/ | 116.09kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/assets/css/ | 2.64kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/assets/css/surface-style.css | 2.64kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/assets/images/ | 33.53kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/assets/images/controls.png | 15.49kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/assets/images/navigation-links.png | 14.63kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/assets/images/preloader.gif | 3.41kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/assets/js/ | 79.91kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/assets/js/jquery.surfacescript.js | 53.48kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/assets/js/jquery.surfacescript.min.js | 26.43kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/ | 230.98kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/css/ | 11.48kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/css/surface-admin-style.css | 11.48kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/images/ | 92.21kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/images/close.png | 14.41kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/images/edit.png | 14.41kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/images/menu-icon.png | 18.27kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/images/settings.png | 14.79kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/images/surface-logo.jpg | 30.33kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/js/ | 46.27kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/js/surface-admin-script.js | 46.27kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/surface-ajax-function.php | 7.59kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/surface-backend.php | 1.57kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/surface-db.php | 3.33kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/surface-elements.php | 22.26kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/surface-enqueue.php | 625.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/surface-front.php | 7.05kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/surface-main.php | 19.96kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/surface-sliders.php | 7.43kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/core/surface-slides.php | 11.21kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/languages/ | 14.63kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/languages/surfaceslider-en_US.mo | 542.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/languages/surfaceslider-en_US.po | 14.11kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/readme.txt | 2.16kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/surface-slider/surface-slider.php | 2.24kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
Which new shortcodes does Surface Slider add to WordPress?
| ShortCode | Known Plugin or Theme conflicts | |
|---|---|---|
| [surfaceslider] | The surfaceslider 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 Surface Slider?
| Table name | Known Plugin or Theme conflicts |
|---|---|
| wp_surfaceslider_elements | The wp_surfaceslider_elements table doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp_surfaceslider_sliders | The wp_surfaceslider_sliders table doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp_surfaceslider_slides | The wp_surfaceslider_slides table doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| Table name | Status |
|---|
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 Surface Slider?
| Option Name | Known Conflicts | |
|---|---|---|
| ss_version | Potential conflict with 2 plugins or themes | |
During use Surface Slider 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 Surface Slider declare when it is active?
Using Surface Slider 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 Surface Slider from the command line with WP-CLI
Navigate to the root of your WordPress installation and type the following command:
How to activate Surface Slider from the command line with WP-CLI
To immediately activate Surface Slider after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:
How to reinstall Surface Slider from the command line with WP-CLI
To force a reinstallation of Surface Slider which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:
How to update Surface Slider to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI
How to delete Surface Slider from the command line with WP-CLI
Where can you download earlier versions of Surface Slider?
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 Surface Slider 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 Surface Slider
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 Surface Slider. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.
