wpsnoop: fix WxSync plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does WxSync version 2.7.15 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for WxSync to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.7.15 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 2.7.15 of WxSync 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 WxSync 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: WxSync

Plugin Slug: wxsync Internal ID: 92097 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 2.7.15 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 9 (153.01kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 1 Function Count: 19 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does WxSync add to WordPress?

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The plugin WxSync added 9 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/wxsync/	153.01kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wxsync/libs/	16.69kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wxsync/libs/bofang.png	1.09kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wxsync/libs/stdzsm.jpg	15.37kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wxsync/libs/wxsync.css	238.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wxsync/readme.txt	1.75kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wxsync/setting.php	26.96kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wxsync/simple_html_dom.php	75.75kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wxsync/wxsync.php	31.86kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does WxSync add to WordPress?

The plugin WxSync 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 WxSync?

WxSync created 1 new database table when it was installed in our test environment:

Table name	Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
wp_wxsync_config	The wp_wxsync_config table doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

After uninstalling and deleting WxSync using WP-CLI there were 1 database table that still remained:

Table name	Status
wp_wxsync_config	Orphan/Zombie

Click the table name above for more information on what the orphan table could mean to your WordPress installation and some tips on how to deal with it.

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

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

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

Installing WxSync added 19 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
dump_html_tree	123 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dump_html_tree()
file_get_html	122 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare file_get_html()
str_get_html	123 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare str_get_html()
get_attachment_url_by_title	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_attachment_url_by_title()
link_format_url	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare link_format_url()
wxsync_admin	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wxsync_admin()
wxsync_admin_menu	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wxsync_admin_menu()
wxsync_attack_remote_pic	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wxsync_attack_remote_pic()
wxsync_checkcontent	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wxsync_checkcontent()
wxsync_checkimg	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wxsync_checkimg()
wxsync_checkmpvoice	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wxsync_checkmpvoice()
wxsync_checktitle	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wxsync_checktitle()
wxsync_checktitlenew	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wxsync_checktitlenew()
wxsync_checktitlenew2	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wxsync_checktitlenew2()
wxsync_import_article	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wxsync_import_article()
wxsync_install	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wxsync_install()
wxsync_onrequest	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wxsync_onrequest()
wxsync_publish_time	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wxsync_publish_time()
wxsync_thumbnail	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wxsync_thumbnail()

Using WxSync 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 WxSync from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wxsync

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

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

wp plugin install wxsync --activate

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

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

wp plugin install wxsync --force

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

wp plugin update wxsync

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

wp plugin delete wxsync

Where can you download earlier versions of WxSync?

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 WxSync 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 WxSync

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