wpsnoop: fix WP Client File Share plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin WP Client File Share 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 WP Client File Share, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with WP Client File Share.


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

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What does WP Client File Share version 1.3.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for WP Client File Share to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.3.1 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 1.3.1 of WP Client File Share 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 WP Client File Share 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 WP Client File Share add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/wp-client-file-share/ 19.70kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-client-file-share/index.php 16.04kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-client-file-share/readme.txt 2.89kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-client-file-share/style.css 782.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does WP Client File Share add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin WP Client File Share?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by WP Client File Share?

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

During use WP Client File Share 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 WP Client File Share declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
insert_attachment 5 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare insert_attachment()
append_to_post 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare append_to_post()
s8_wpcfs_activate 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare s8_wpcfs_activate()
s8_wpcfs_add_css 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare s8_wpcfs_add_css()
s8_wpcfs_check_dlprotect 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare s8_wpcfs_check_dlprotect()
s8_wpcfs_create_file_share_page 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare s8_wpcfs_create_file_share_page()
s8_wpcfs_create_user_page 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare s8_wpcfs_create_user_page()
s8_wpcfs_deactivate 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare s8_wpcfs_deactivate()
s8_wpcfs_get_a_name 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare s8_wpcfs_get_a_name()
s8_wpcfs_get_users_with_role 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare s8_wpcfs_get_users_with_role()
s8_wpcfs_hide_admin_bar 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare s8_wpcfs_hide_admin_bar()
s8_wpcfs_init 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare s8_wpcfs_init()
s8_wpcfs_option_page 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare s8_wpcfs_option_page()
s8_wpcfs_plugin_menu 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare s8_wpcfs_plugin_menu()
s8_wpcfs_redirect_to_url 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare s8_wpcfs_redirect_to_url()
s8_wpcfs_show_files 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare s8_wpcfs_show_files()
s8_wpcfs_show_form 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare s8_wpcfs_show_form()

Using WP Client File Share 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 WP Client File Share from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-client-file-share


How to activate WP Client File Share from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-client-file-share --activate


How to reinstall WP Client File Share from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-client-file-share --force


How to update WP Client File Share to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update wp-client-file-share


How to delete WP Client File Share from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete wp-client-file-share

Where can you download earlier versions of WP Client File Share?

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 WP Client File Share 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 WP Client File Share

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 WP Client File Share. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.