wpsnoop: fix Video Embed plugin conflicts, errors & issues
When the plugin Video Embed 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 Video Embed, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Video Embed.
Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Video Embed leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.
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What does Video Embed version 1.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.
This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Video Embed to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.0 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 of Video Embed 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 Video Embed 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: Video Embed
Which new files does Video Embed add to WordPress?
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| Type & Path | Size | Conflicts |
|---|---|---|
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/ | 636.05kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/arr_down.png | 288.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/arr_right.png | 284.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/audio.png | 2.82kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/banner-772x250.jpg | 81.76kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/icon-128x128.jpg | 34.61kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/link.png | 2.80kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/my-script.js | 730.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/pdf.png | 2.62kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/readme.txt | 1.94kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/screenshot-1.jpg | 48.27kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/screenshot-2.jpg | 34.19kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/screenshot-3.jpg | 35.97kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/screenshot-4.jpg | 362.50kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/video_embed.php | 22.40kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/video-embed-icon.png | 962.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/video-embed.css | 3.11kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/video-embed-box/video-embed.js | 869.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
Which new shortcodes does Video Embed add to WordPress?
| ShortCode | Known Plugin or Theme conflicts | |
|---|---|---|
| [video-embed] | The video-embed 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 Video Embed?
| Table name | Known Plugin or Theme conflicts |
|---|---|
| wp_video_embed | The wp_video_embed 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 Video Embed?
| Option Name | Known Conflicts | |
|---|---|---|
| video_embed_active_bg | The video_embed_active_bg option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| video_embed_active_bg_end | The video_embed_active_bg_end option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| video_embed_audio_icon | The video_embed_audio_icon option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| video_embed_box_bg | The video_embed_box_bg option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| video_embed_box_bg_end | The video_embed_box_bg_end option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| video_embed_des_box_bg | The video_embed_des_box_bg option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| video_embed_des_box_bg_end | The video_embed_des_box_bg_end option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| video_embed_embed_icon | The video_embed_embed_icon option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| video_embed_link_color | The video_embed_link_color option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| video_embed_link_des_color | The video_embed_link_des_color option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| video_embed_link_icon | The video_embed_link_icon option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| video_embed_pdf_icon | The video_embed_pdf_icon option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
During use Video Embed 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.
- recently_activated
- video_embed_active_bg
- video_embed_active_bg_end
- video_embed_audio_icon
- video_embed_box_bg
- video_embed_box_bg_end
- video_embed_des_box_bg
- video_embed_des_box_bg_end
- video_embed_embed_icon
- video_embed_link_color
- video_embed_link_des_color
- video_embed_link_icon
- video_embed_pdf_icon
What new PHP functions does Video Embed declare when it is active?
Using Video Embed 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 Video Embed from the command line with WP-CLI
Navigate to the root of your WordPress installation and type the following command:
How to activate Video Embed from the command line with WP-CLI
To immediately activate Video Embed after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:
How to reinstall Video Embed from the command line with WP-CLI
To force a reinstallation of Video Embed which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:
How to update Video Embed to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI
How to delete Video Embed from the command line with WP-CLI
Where can you download earlier versions of Video Embed?
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 Video Embed 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 Video Embed
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 Video Embed. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.