wpsnoop: fix WP Simple FAQ plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what WP Simple FAQ 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 Simple FAQ version 1.4.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for WP Simple FAQ to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.4.2 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 1.4.2 of WP Simple FAQ 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 Simple FAQ 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 Simple FAQ add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/wp-simple-faq/ 41.71kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-simple-faq/accordion.js 151.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-simple-faq/jquery-ui.css 32.44kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-simple-faq/readme.txt 4.65kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-simple-faq/wp_simple_faq.php 4.47kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does WP Simple FAQ add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[faq] The faq shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 24 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 WP Simple FAQ?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by WP Simple FAQ?

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Using WP Simple FAQ 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 Simple FAQ from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-simple-faq


How to activate WP Simple FAQ from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-simple-faq --activate


How to reinstall WP Simple FAQ from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-simple-faq --force


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

wp plugin update wp-simple-faq


How to delete WP Simple FAQ from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete wp-simple-faq

Where can you download earlier versions of WP Simple FAQ?

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 Simple FAQ 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 Simple FAQ

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