wpsnoop: fix wpPHPMailer plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does wpPHPMailer version 1.6.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for wpPHPMailer to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.6.2 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 1.6.2 of wpPHPMailer 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 wpPHPMailer 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: wpPHPMailer

Plugin Slug: wp-phpmailer Internal ID: 87879 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.6.2 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 7 (118.66kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 4 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does wpPHPMailer add to WordPress?

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The plugin wpPHPMailer added 7 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/wp-phpmailer/	118.66kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-phpmailer/class.phpmailer.php	44.45kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-phpmailer/class.smtp.php	33.76kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-phpmailer/LICENSE	25.80kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-phpmailer/phpmailer.lang-en.php	1.01kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-phpmailer/readme.txt	953.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-phpmailer/wp-phpmailer.php	12.70kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does wpPHPMailer add to WordPress?

The plugin wpPHPMailer did not add any shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin wpPHPMailer?

wpPHPMailer 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 wpPHPMailer?

None. There may be settings which have been changed by installing the wpPHPMailer plugin however we do not yet track those changes.

What new PHP functions does wpPHPMailer declare when it is active?

Installing wpPHPMailer added 4 new functions 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
wp_mail	44 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wp_mail()
c2c_admin_add_phpmailer	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare c2c_admin_add_phpmailer()
c2c_admin_phpmailer	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare c2c_admin_phpmailer()
c2c_is_wp_older_than	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare c2c_is_wp_older_than()

Using wpPHPMailer 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 wpPHPMailer from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-phpmailer

How to activate wpPHPMailer from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-phpmailer --activate

How to reinstall wpPHPMailer from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-phpmailer --force

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

wp plugin update wp-phpmailer

How to delete wpPHPMailer from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete wp-phpmailer

Where can you download earlier versions of wpPHPMailer?

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 wpPHPMailer 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 wpPHPMailer

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