wpsnoop: fix Skitter Slideshow plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Skitter Slideshow version 2.5.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Skitter Slideshow to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.5.2 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 2.5.2 of Skitter Slideshow 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 Skitter Slideshow 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 Skitter Slideshow add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/ 1.16MB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/css/ 24.23kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/css/skitter.styles.css 12.12kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/css/skitter.styles.min.css 12.12kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/image.php 5.56kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/images/ 15.02kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/images/ajax-loader.gif 3.13kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/images/sprite-clean.png 3.68kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/images/sprite-default.png 2.60kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/images/sprite-minimalist.png 1.34kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/images/sprite-round.png 3.06kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/images/sprite-square.png 1.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/js/ 378.20kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/js/jquery-ui.min.js 191.17kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/js/jquery.easing.1.3.js 7.91kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/js/jquery.skitter.js 110.19kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/js/jquery.skitter.min.js 68.93kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/readme.txt 3.52kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/screenshot-1.jpg 266.98kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/screenshot-2.png 98.87kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/screenshot-3.png 88.97kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/screenshot-4.png 149.15kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/screenshot-5.jpg 126.26kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-skitter-slideshow/wp-skitter-slideshow.php 34.28kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Skitter Slideshow add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[skitter] The skitter shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

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 Skitter Slideshow?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Skitter Slideshow?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
wp_skitter_animation The wp_skitter_animation option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_skitter_attachments The wp_skitter_attachments option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_skitter_auto_play The wp_skitter_auto_play option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_skitter_background The wp_skitter_background option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_skitter_category The wp_skitter_category option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_skitter_crop The wp_skitter_crop option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_skitter_label The wp_skitter_label option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_skitter_navigation The wp_skitter_navigation option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_skitter_numbers_align The wp_skitter_numbers_align option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_skitter_slides The wp_skitter_slides option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_skitter_stop_over The wp_skitter_stop_over option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_skitter_theme The wp_skitter_theme option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_skitter_type The wp_skitter_type option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_skitter_type_navigation The wp_skitter_type_navigation option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Skitter Slideshow 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.

Using Skitter Slideshow 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 Skitter Slideshow from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-skitter-slideshow


How to activate Skitter Slideshow from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-skitter-slideshow --activate


How to reinstall Skitter Slideshow from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-skitter-slideshow --force


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

wp plugin update wp-skitter-slideshow


How to delete Skitter Slideshow from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete wp-skitter-slideshow

Where can you download earlier versions of Skitter Slideshow?

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 Skitter Slideshow 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 Skitter Slideshow

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