wpsnoop: fix Task Runner plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Task Runner version 1.0.4 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Task Runner to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.0.4 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 1.0.4 of Task Runner 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 Task Runner 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 Task Runner add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/uploads/ The wp-content/uploads/ directory has potential conflicts with at least 1495 other plugins or themes.
wp-content/uploads/2022/ The wp-content/uploads/2022/ directory has potential conflicts with at least 1367 other plugins or themes.
wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ The wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ directory has potential conflicts with at least 1367 other plugins or themes.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/ 1.04MB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/ 943.31kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/3pl/ 901.70kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/3pl/ace-editor/ 820.39kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/3pl/ace-editor/ace-tomorrow-night.css 3.29kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/3pl/ace-editor/ace-tomorrow-night.js 3.06kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/3pl/ace-editor/ace.js 361.42kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/3pl/ace-editor/ext-language-tools.js 70.29kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/3pl/ace-editor/mode-taskrunner.js 33.28kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/3pl/ace-editor/worker-taskrunner.js 349.05kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/3pl/select-2/ 81.31kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/3pl/select-2/select-2.min.css 14.85kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/3pl/select-2/select-2.min.js 66.46kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/components/ 9.85kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/components/console.js 1.77kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/components/editor.js 4.83kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/components/helpers.js 1.47kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/components/logic-engine.js 845.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/components/variables.js 980.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/less/ 8.29kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/less/editor-side-menu.less 1.26kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/less/editor.less 2.93kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/less/explorer.less 2.98kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/less/loader.less 921.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/less/style.less 222.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/tasker-base.css 6.13kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/tasker-base.js 11.90kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/base/tasker-base.php 5.43kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/images/ 2.40kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/images/task-runner-icon.svg 1.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/images/task-runner-logo.svg 1.40kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/library/ 7.66kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/library/wdtr-test-runner.txt 2.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/library/web-disrupt-core-installation.txt 2.66kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/library/web-disrupt-core-rollback.txt 2.48kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/library/web-disrupt-install-home-page.txt 308.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/LICENSE 34.98kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/modules/ 26.97kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/modules/Modules-Base/ 3.20kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/modules/Modules-Base/base-console.js 1.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/modules/Modules-Base/base-helpers.js 1.65kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/modules/WordPress/ 23.77kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/modules/WordPress/plugin.js 1.88kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/modules/WordPress/plugins.js 492.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/modules/WordPress/post.js 1.82kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/modules/WordPress/settings.js 867.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/modules/WordPress/theme.js 1.86kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/modules/WordPress/wordpress.js 2.49kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/modules/WordPress/wordpress.php 14.39kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/README.md 2.37kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/README.txt 3.45kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/task-runner.php 7.44kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/templates/ 9.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/templates/settings.php 9.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/themes/ 27.58kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/themes/disrupt-one/ 27.58kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/themes/disrupt-one/check.txt 97.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/themes/disrupt-one/footer.php 57.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/themes/disrupt-one/functions.php 579.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/themes/disrupt-one/header.php 468.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/themes/disrupt-one/index.php 357.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/themes/disrupt-one/less/ 620.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/themes/disrupt-one/less/style.less 620.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/themes/disrupt-one/screenshot.png 24.50kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/themes/disrupt-one/single.php 357.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/themes/disrupt-one/style.css 535.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/themes/disrupt-one/templates/ 84.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/task-runner/themes/disrupt-one/templates/content-standard.php 84.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/uploads/custom-taskers/ No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

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Using Task Runner 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 Task Runner from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install task-runner


How to activate Task Runner from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install task-runner --activate


How to reinstall Task Runner from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install task-runner --force


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

wp plugin update task-runner


How to delete Task Runner from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete task-runner

Where can you download earlier versions of Task Runner?

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 Task Runner 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 Task Runner

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