wpsnoop: fix Identity Plugin plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Identity Plugin version 2.2.3 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Identity Plugin to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.2.3 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 2.2.3 of Identity Plugin 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 Identity Plugin 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 Identity Plugin add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/files/ The wp-content/files/ directory has potential conflicts with at least 2 other plugins or themes.
wp-content/files/identity/ No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/ 80.08kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/css/ 417.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/css/identity.css 417.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/identity-woocommerce.php 9.34kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/identity4php/ 24.62kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/identity4php/.htaccess 50.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/identity4php/connection_handler.php 5.58kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/identity4php/display_item.php 1.15kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/identity4php/form_element.php 1.15kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/identity4php/identity.php 4.50kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/identity4php/resolver.php 135.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/identity4php/result.php 1.06kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/identity4php/truststore.pem 11.02kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/js/ 193.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/js/identity-woocommerce.js 133.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/js/identity.js 60.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/readme.txt 6.28kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-identity/wp-identity.php 39.24kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Identity Plugin add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Identity Plugin?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Identity Plugin?

What new PHP functions does Identity Plugin declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
get_key 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_key()
wp_new_user_notification 63 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wp_new_user_notification()
add_size 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_size()
generate_random_file 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare generate_random_file()
get_certificate_expires 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_certificate_expires()
identity_activate 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_activate()
identity_admin_notices 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_admin_notices()
identity_authenticate 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_authenticate()
identity_check_status 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_check_status()
identity_configuration_callback 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_configuration_callback()
identity_deactivate 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_deactivate()
identity_delete_user 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_delete_user()
identity_disable_edit 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_disable_edit()
identity_disable_forgot_password 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_disable_forgot_password()
identity_end_session 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_end_session()
identity_handle_admin_post 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_handle_admin_post()
identity_import_users 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_import_users()
identity_includes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_includes()
identity_login_footer 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_login_footer()
identity_login_form 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_login_form()
identity_login_form_login 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_login_form_login()
identity_login_scripts 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_login_scripts()
identity_password_reset 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_password_reset()
identity_preauthenticate 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_preauthenticate()
identity_readfunction 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_readfunction()
identity_registration_errors 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_registration_errors()
identity_service_provider 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_service_provider()
identity_show_password_fields 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_show_password_fields()
identity_start_session 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_start_session()
identity_uninstall 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_uninstall()
identity_user_profile_update 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_user_profile_update()
identity_wp_authenticate_username_password 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare identity_wp_authenticate_username_password()
process_context 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare process_context()
register_security_custom_submenu_page 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare register_security_custom_submenu_page()
send_telemetry 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare send_telemetry()

Using Identity Plugin 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 Identity Plugin from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-identity


How to activate Identity Plugin from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-identity --activate


How to reinstall Identity Plugin from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-identity --force


How to update Identity Plugin to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update wp-identity


How to delete Identity Plugin from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete wp-identity

Where can you download earlier versions of Identity Plugin?

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 Identity Plugin 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 Identity Plugin

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