How to Fix Plugin Conflicts Using Freesoul Deactivate Plugins

How to Fix Plugin Conflicts Using Freesoul Deactivate Plugins

Plugin conflicts are a common issue in WordPress, often causing unexpected errors, broken features, or even a completely inaccessible website. Identifying and resolving these conflicts can be time-consuming, but Freesoul Deactivate Plugins (FDP) makes the process much easier. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to use FDP to fix conflicts between plugins and ensure your site runs smoothly.

Why Use Freesoul Deactivate Plugins?

FDP allows you to deactivate specific plugins on selected pages, post types, or backend areas, helping to:

  • Identify plugin conflicts efficiently
  • Improve website performance by loading only necessary plugins
  • Prevent conflicts from affecting critical parts of your site

Step 1: Install and Activate FDP

If you haven’t already installed FDP, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Search for Freesoul Deactivate Plugins.
  3. Click Install Now, then Activate.

Once activated, you’ll find its settings under FDP in your WordPress admin menu.

Step 2: Identify the Plugin Conflict

Before deactivating plugins, you need to pinpoint the conflicting ones. Common symptoms of plugin conflicts include:

  • Pages not loading properly
  • Features not working as expected
  • JavaScript or PHP errors

If the issue occurs on the frontend on a specific page, follow these steps:

  • Go to Singles => Pages, and open the action buttons bar related to the page where you have the issue.
  • Disable all plugins and select a default WordPress theme on the row related to the page you want to check
  • Click on the preview icon
  • If you don’t see any issues, go back to your theme, press the preview icon, and check if the theme is guilty
  • Repeat activating one plugin after the other and checking the preview clicking on the preview icon until you find the guilty.

If the issue occurs on a product page or any other post type, follow the steps above but with the right post type that you will find under Singles.

Step 3: Deactivate Plugins on Specific Pages

Once you’ve identified the problematic plugin, you can use FDP to deactivate it on selected pages:

  1. Go to FDP > Singles (for individual pages and posts).
  2. Select the page where the conflict occurs.
  3. Uncheck the plugin that is causing issues.
  4. Click Save Changes.

You can also use the Post Types tab to deactivate plugins globally for a specific post type.

Step 4: Deactivate Plugins on Admin Pages

If a conflict is affecting the WordPress admin area, you can disable plugins in the backend:

  1. Navigate to FDP > Backend > Backend Singles (PRO feature).
  2. Follow the steps described for the frontend
  3. Uncheck the problematic plugin from the list of admin pages.
  4. Save changes and test the affected areas.

Step 5: Optimize Plugin Usage

Beyond conflict resolution, FDP helps improve site performance by ensuring that plugins load only where they are needed. Use the Plugins Manager to deactivate plugins where you don’t need them.

Conclusion

Freesoul Deactivate Plugins is a powerful tool for troubleshooting and resolving plugin conflicts in WordPress. By selectively deactivating plugins, you can prevent conflicts, improve site performance, and maintain a stable WordPress environment. If you experience issues after a plugin update or installation, FDP can quickly help you identify and fix the problem without disrupting your entire website.

Start using FDP today to keep your WordPress site running smoothly!
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