wpsnoop: fix Symbiosis plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Symbiosis version trunk add to WordPress? Answers Here.

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

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/symbiosis/ 22.93kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/symbiosis/readme.txt 2.07kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/symbiosis/symbiosis.php 20.86kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Symbiosis add to WordPress?

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

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

Option Name   Known Conflicts
category_children Potential conflict with 42 plugins or themes

During use Symbiosis 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 Symbiosis declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
symbiosis_activate 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_activate()
symbiosis_add_options 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_add_options()
symbiosis_author_link 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_author_link()
symbiosis_category_root 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_category_root()
symbiosis_control_authors 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_control_authors()
symbiosis_control_bookmarks 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_control_bookmarks()
symbiosis_control_categories 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_control_categories()
symbiosis_control_posts 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_control_posts()
symbiosis_deactivate 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_deactivate()
symbiosis_delete_user 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_delete_user()
symbiosis_initialize 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_initialize()
symbiosis_link_save 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_link_save()
symbiosis_post_save 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_post_save()
symbiosis_register 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_register()
symbiosis_replace_link 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_replace_link()
symbiosis_replace_options 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_replace_options()
symbiosis_replace_post 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_replace_post()
symbiosis_update_forms 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_update_forms()
symbiosis_update_menu 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_update_menu()
symbiosis_update_options 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_update_options()
symbiosis_update_term 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_update_term()
symbiosis_update_user 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_update_user()
symbiosis_widget 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_widget()
symbiosis_widget_authors 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_widget_authors()
symbiosis_widget_bookmarks 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_widget_bookmarks()
symbiosis_widget_categories 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_widget_categories()
symbiosis_widget_posts 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_widget_posts()
symbiosis_widgets 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare symbiosis_widgets()

Using Symbiosis 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 Symbiosis from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install symbiosis


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

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

wp plugin install symbiosis --activate


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

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

wp plugin install symbiosis --force


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

wp plugin update symbiosis


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

wp plugin delete symbiosis

Where can you download earlier versions of Symbiosis?

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 Symbiosis 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 Symbiosis

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