wpsnoop: fix Zotpress plugin conflicts, errors & issues
When the plugin Zotpress 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 Zotpress, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Zotpress.
Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Zotpress leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.
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What does Zotpress version 7.3 add to WordPress? Answers Here.
This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Zotpress to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 7.3 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 7.3 of Zotpress 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 Zotpress 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: Zotpress
Plugin Slug: zotpress
Internal ID: 93626
Addon Type: Plugin
Version: 7.3
Price:
Free
Source: WordPress.org
Files: 110 (1.96MB)
Short Codes: [ / ] 4
Database Tables: 4
Function Count: 42
Code Review: Search Provit
Which new files does Zotpress add to WordPress?
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The plugin Zotpress added 110 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.
| Type & Path | Size | Conflicts |
|---|---|---|
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/ | 1.96MB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/ | 172.48kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/ | 74.54kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/images/ | 22.33kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/images/ui-bg_flat_0_aaaaaa_40x100.png | 180.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/images/ui-bg_flat_75_ffffff_40x100.png | 178.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/images/ui-bg_glass_55_fbf9ee_1x400.png | 120.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/images/ui-bg_glass_65_ffffff_1x400.png | 105.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/images/ui-bg_glass_75_dadada_1x400.png | 111.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/images/ui-bg_glass_75_e6e6e6_1x400.png | 110.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/images/ui-bg_glass_95_fef1ec_1x400.png | 119.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/images/ui-bg_highlight-soft_75_cccccc_1x100.png | 101.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/images/ui-icons_222222_256x240.png | 4.27kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/images/ui-icons_2e83ff_256x240.png | 4.27kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/images/ui-icons_454545_256x240.png | 4.27kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/images/ui-icons_888888_256x240.png | 4.27kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/images/ui-icons_cd0a0a_256x240.png | 4.27kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/jquery-ui-1.8.11.custom.css | 29.72kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/smoothness/jquery-ui-1.8.11.custom.min.css | 22.49kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/zotpress.admin.css | 27.09kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/zotpress.admin.min.css | 20.73kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/zotpress.help.css | 6.65kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/zotpress.help.min.css | 5.14kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/zotpress.metabox.css | 16.25kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/zotpress.metabox.min.css | 12.34kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/zotpress.shortcode.css | 5.62kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/css/zotpress.shortcode.min.css | 4.12kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/images/ | 97.73kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/images/checkmark-green.png | 355.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/images/icon-64x64.png | 3.58kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/images/icon-menu.svg | 25.91kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/images/icon-space.png | 718.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/images/icon-type.png | 215.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/images/icon.png | 671.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/images/loading_default.gif | 3.71kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/images/loading_import.gif | 3.05kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/images/loading_initial.gif | 10.57kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/images/pp.png | 571.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/images/sprite.png | 47.62kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/images/syncing.gif | 847.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/ | 334.41kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/jquery-1.5.2.min.js | 83.91kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/jquery.dotimeout.min.js | 1.04kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/jquery.livequery.min.js | 2.90kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.admin.js | 19.06kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.admin.min.js | 13.07kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.admin.notices.js | 374.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.admin.notices.min.js | 226.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.default.js | 1.15kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.default.min.js | 546.00B | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.gutenberg.js | 4.05kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.gutenberg.min.js | 1.63kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.help.js | 2.93kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.help.min.js | 1.31kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.icon.js | 26.74kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.lib.dropdown.js | 20.92kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.lib.dropdown.min.js | 10.25kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.lib.js | 5.63kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.lib.min.js | 3.78kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.lib.searchbar.js | 8.35kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.lib.searchbar.min.js | 4.93kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.shortcode.bib.js | 22.95kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.shortcode.bib.min.js | 9.77kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.shortcode.intext.js | 33.48kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.shortcode.intext.min.js | 11.97kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.widget.metabox.js | 27.24kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/js/zotpress.widget.metabox.min.js | 16.24kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/languages/ | 86.79kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/languages/zotpress-ja.mo | 24.13kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/languages/zotpress-ja.po | 37.98kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/languages/zotpress.pot | 24.68kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/ | 300.38kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/admin/ | 114.96kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/admin/admin.accounts.addform.php | 7.01kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/admin/admin.accounts.oauth.php | 10.44kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/admin/admin.accounts.php | 5.66kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/admin/admin.browse.php | 8.14kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/admin/admin.functions.php | 2.19kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/admin/admin.help.php | 42.79kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/admin/admin.install.php | 9.83kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/admin/admin.menu.php | 1.50kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/admin/admin.options.form.php | 4.69kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/admin/admin.options.php | 2.95kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/admin/admin.php | 17.07kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/admin/admin.setup.php | 2.72kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/request/ | 31.47kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/request/request.cite.php | 1.65kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/request/request.class.php | 19.48kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/request/request.dl.php | 3.23kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/request/request.functions.php | 7.12kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/shortcode/ | 104.37kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/shortcode/shortcode.class.lib.php | 14.34kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/shortcode/shortcode.functions.php | 24.76kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/shortcode/shortcode.intext.php | 7.75kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/shortcode/shortcode.intextbib.php | 7.98kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/shortcode/shortcode.lib.php | 5.12kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/shortcode/shortcode.php | 15.29kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/shortcode/shortcode.request.php | 29.14kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/widget/ | 49.57kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/widget/widget.metabox.php | 27.31kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/widget/widget.php | 6.44kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/lib/widget/widget.sidebar.php | 15.82kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/readme.txt | 29.91kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/screenshot-1.jpg | 233.03kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/screenshot-2.jpg | 153.19kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/screenshot-3.jpg | 111.37kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/screenshot-4.jpg | 133.31kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/screenshot-5.jpg | 125.79kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/screenshot-6.jpg | 209.16kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp-content/plugins/zotpress/zotpress.php | 18.41kB | No known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
Which new shortcodes does Zotpress add to WordPress?
The plugin Zotpress added 4 new shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.
| ShortCode | Known Plugin or Theme conflicts | |
|---|---|---|
| [zotpress] | The zotpress shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| [zotpressInText] | The zotpressInText shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| [zotpressInTextBib] | The zotpressInTextBib shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| [zotpressLib] | The zotpressLib 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 Zotpress?
Zotpress created 4 new database tables when it was installed in our test environment:
| Table name | Known Plugin or Theme conflicts |
|---|---|
| wp_zotpress | The wp_zotpress table doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp_zotpress_cache | The wp_zotpress_cache table doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp_zotpress_oauth | The wp_zotpress_oauth table doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
| wp_zotpress_zoteroItemImages | The wp_zotpress_zoteroItemImages table doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. |
After uninstalling and deleting Zotpress using WP-CLI there were 0 database tables that still remained.
| Table name | Status |
|---|
Click the table name above for more information on what the orphan tables 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 Zotpress?
When Zotpress was activated and loaded for the first time it created 5 new options in the wp_options table. Any known conflicts will be shown in red.
| Option Name | Known Conflicts | |
|---|---|---|
| widget_zotpresssidebarwidget | The widget_zotpresssidebarwidget option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| Zotpress_cache_version | The Zotpress_cache_version option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| Zotpress_main_db_version | The Zotpress_main_db_version option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| Zotpress_oauth_db_version | The Zotpress_oauth_db_version option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
| Zotpress_zoteroItemImages_db_version | The Zotpress_zoteroItemImages_db_version option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins. | |
During use Zotpress 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.
After disabling and deleting Zotpress there were 2 options still present in the wp-options table:
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What new PHP functions does Zotpress declare when it is active?
Installing Zotpress added 42 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.
Using Zotpress 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 Zotpress from the command line with WP-CLI
Navigate to the root of your WordPress installation and type the following command:
wp plugin install zotpress
How to activate Zotpress from the command line with WP-CLI
To immediately activate Zotpress after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:
wp plugin install zotpress --activate
How to reinstall Zotpress from the command line with WP-CLI
To force a reinstallation of Zotpress which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:
wp plugin install zotpress --force
How to update Zotpress to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI
wp plugin update zotpress
How to delete Zotpress from the command line with WP-CLI
wp plugin delete zotpress
Where can you download earlier versions of Zotpress?
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 Zotpress 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 Zotpress
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 Zotpress. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.