Plugins

WordPress Plugin Conflicts: Detection and Resolution

John Smith

7 min read

Plugin conflicts are one of the most common issues in WordPress. Here’s how to handle them effectively:

Understanding Plugin Conflicts

Plugin conflicts occur when:

  • Multiple plugins try to modify the same functionality
  • Plugins use incompatible versions of JavaScript libraries
  • Resource conflicts (memory, database queries)
  • Incompatible PHP versions

Detection Methods

1. Systematic Deactivation

The most reliable method:

  1. Deactivate all plugins
  2. Reactivate one by one
  3. Test functionality after each activation
  4. Document any issues

2. Debug Mode

Enable WordPress debug mode:

// Add to wp-config.php
define('WP_DEBUG', true);
define('WP_DEBUG_LOG', true);
define('WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', false);

3. Browser Console

Check browser console for:

  • JavaScript errors
  • Resource conflicts
  • Loading issues

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