wpsnoop: fix The Loops plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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Database Issues

ShortCode Issues

Function Issues

File System Issues

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What does The Loops version 1.0.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for The Loops to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.0.2 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 1.0.2 of The Loops 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 The Loops 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: The Loops

Plugin Slug: the-loops Internal ID: 72220 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.0.2 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 32 (207.43kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 1 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 23 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does The Loops add to WordPress?

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The plugin The Loops added 32 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/	207.43kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/css/	101.45kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/css/images/	18.03kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/css/images/ui-icons_21759b_256x240.png	5.23kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/css/images/ui-icons_333333_256x240.png	4.27kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/css/images/ui-icons_999999_256x240.png	4.27kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/css/images/ui-icons_cc0000_256x240.png	4.27kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/css/jquery-ui-classic.css	17.81kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/css/jquery-ui-classic.dev.css	22.96kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/css/jquery-ui-fresh.css	17.67kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/css/jquery-ui-fresh.dev.css	22.81kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/css/style.css	888.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/css/style.dev.css	1.31kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/js/	23.21kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/js/editor-plugin.dev.js	638.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/js/editor-plugin.js	454.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/js/jquery-tagsinput.dev.js	10.79kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/js/jquery-tagsinput.js	6.08kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/js/script.dev.js	3.40kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/js/script.js	1.87kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/readme.txt	4.07kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/the-loops.php	4.07kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/tl-admin.php	8.52kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/tl-functions.php	15.69kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/tl-meta-boxes.php	38.90kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/tl-template-tags.php	3.51kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/tl-templates/	4.05kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/tl-templates/the-loops-posts-excerpt.php	990.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/tl-templates/the-loops-posts-full.php	992.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/tl-templates/the-loops-posts-title.php	802.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/tl-templates/the-loops-users-bio.php	1.33kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/the-loops/tl-widget.php	3.95kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does The Loops add to WordPress?

The plugin The Loops added 1 new shortcode when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[the-loop]		The the-loop shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.

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 The Loops?

The Loops did not create any new database tables when it was installed. It is possible that the plugin creates new database tables after an initial setup or configuration or after some period of use.

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

When The Loops was activated and loaded for the first time it created 1 new option in the wp_options table. Any known conflicts will be shown in red.

Option Name		Known Conflicts
widget_tl_widget		The widget_tl_widget option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
a:1:{s:12:"_multiwidget";i:1;}

During use The Loops 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.

After disabling and deleting The Loops there were 2 options still present in the wp-options table:

recently_activated
widget_tl_widget

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What new PHP functions does The Loops declare when it is active?

Installing The Loops added 23 new function to Wordpress at run-time. These functions are internal and generally aren't meant to be used except by developpers who wish to interface with the plugin to enhance or alter its behavior.

Function	Conflicts	Common Errors
_tl_build_meta_query	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare _tl_build_meta_query()
_tl_csv_to_array	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare _tl_csv_to_array()
tl_clear_globals	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_clear_globals()
tl_display_loop	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_display_loop()
tl_filter_where	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_filter_where()
tl_get_default_loop_templates	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_get_default_loop_templates()
tl_get_loop_object_type	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_get_loop_object_type()
tl_get_loop_parameters	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_get_loop_parameters()
tl_get_loop_templates	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_get_loop_templates()
tl_get_loops	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_get_loops()
tl_have_users	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_have_users()
tl_in_widget	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_in_widget()
tl_is_loop_template	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_is_loop_template()
tl_next_user	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_next_user()
tl_not_found_text	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_not_found_text()
tl_pagination	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_pagination()
tl_query	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_query()
tl_rewind_users	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_rewind_users()
tl_setup_globals	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_setup_globals()
tl_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_shortcode()
tl_the_user	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_the_user()
tl_user_query	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_user_query()
tl_widget_init	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tl_widget_init()

Using The Loops 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 The Loops from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install the-loops

How to activate The Loops from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install the-loops --activate

How to reinstall The Loops from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install the-loops --force

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

wp plugin update the-loops

How to delete The Loops from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete the-loops

Where can you download earlier versions of The Loops?

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 The Loops 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 The Loops

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