wpsnoop: fix Child Pages plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Child Pages version 1.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Child Pages to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.1 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 1.1 of Child Pages 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 Child Pages 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 Child Pages add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/ 47.23kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/child-pages.php 5.80kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/ 40.08kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/shortcodes.php 1.95kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/shortcodes/ 16.18kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/shortcodes/assets/ 1.09kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/shortcodes/assets/css/ 1.09kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/shortcodes/assets/css/admin.css 1.09kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/shortcodes/includes/ 14.42kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/shortcodes/includes/class-shortcode-admin-insert.php 11.71kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/shortcodes/includes/config.php 2.71kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/shortcodes/shortcodes.php 688.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/widget/ 21.95kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/widget/class.widget.php 5.81kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/widget/views/ 4.34kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/widget/views/admin.php 2.96kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/widget/views/widget.php 1.38kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/widget/widget.css 3.89kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/includes/widget/widget.js 7.91kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/languages/ No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/readme.txt 1.22kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-child-pages/uninstall.php 135.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Child Pages add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[childpages] The childpages shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 3 other plugins or themes.

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 Child Pages?

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

Option Name   Known Conflicts
widget_childpages The widget_childpages option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Child Pages 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 Child Pages declare when it is active?

Using Child Pages 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 Child Pages from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-child-pages


How to activate Child Pages from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-child-pages --activate


How to reinstall Child Pages from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-child-pages --force


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

wp plugin update wp-child-pages


How to delete Child Pages from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete wp-child-pages

Where can you download earlier versions of Child Pages?

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 Child Pages 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 Child Pages

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