wpsnoop: fix WP User Chat plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what WP User Chat 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 User Chat version 1.0.6 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for WP User Chat to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.0.6 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 1.0.6 of WP User Chat 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 User Chat 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 User Chat add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/ 313.61kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/all-ajax.php 3.12kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/assets/ 234.62kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/assets/screenshot-1.png 34.72kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/assets/screenshot-2.png 24.96kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/assets/screenshot-3.png 68.59kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/assets/screenshot-4.png 35.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/assets/screenshot-5.png 39.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/assets/screenshot-6.png 32.14kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/avatar.php 2.02kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/chat-data.php 3.74kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/css/ 3.52kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/css/chat.css 1.52kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/css/style.css 2.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/display-front.php 2.44kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/error_activation.txt No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/functions.php 2.71kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/images/ 42.02kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/images/callout_black.gif 102.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/images/css-tooltip-gradient-bg.png 225.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/images/default.png 26.42kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/images/right.png 15.29kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/js/ 14.36kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/js/chat.js 12.71kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/js/main.js 1.65kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/readme.txt 2.46kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-user-chat/wp-user-chat.php 2.58kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does WP User Chat add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin WP User Chat?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by WP User Chat?

What new PHP functions does WP User Chat declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
sanitize 9 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare sanitize()
chatboxsession 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare chatboxsession()
wpcht_activate 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_activate()
wpcht_add_avatar_column 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_add_avatar_column()
wpcht_avatar_field 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_avatar_field()
wpcht_check_user_status 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_check_user_status()
wpcht_closechat 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_closechat()
wpcht_deactivate 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_deactivate()
wpcht_display_front 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_display_front()
wpcht_genarate_user_list 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_genarate_user_list()
wpcht_get_user_details 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_get_user_details()
wpcht_getchatdata 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_getchatdata()
wpcht_getreceiverid 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_getreceiverid()
wpcht_hide_avatars_username_column 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_hide_avatars_username_column()
wpcht_last_login_time 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_last_login_time()
wpcht_last_logout_time 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_last_logout_time()
wpcht_load 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_load()
wpcht_login_redirect 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_login_redirect()
wpcht_logout_redirect 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_logout_redirect()
wpcht_remove_admin_bar 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_remove_admin_bar()
wpcht_save_avatar_field 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_save_avatar_field()
wpcht_save_error 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_save_error()
wpcht_sendchat 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_sendchat()
wpcht_setmood 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_setmood()
wpcht_show_avatar_column_data 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_show_avatar_column_data()
wpcht_startchatsession 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_startchatsession()
wpcht_user_widget_display 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpcht_user_widget_display()

Using WP User Chat 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 User Chat from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-user-chat


How to activate WP User Chat from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-user-chat --activate


How to reinstall WP User Chat from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-user-chat --force


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

wp plugin update wp-user-chat


How to delete WP User Chat from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete wp-user-chat

Where can you download earlier versions of WP User Chat?

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 User Chat 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 User Chat

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