Title: Major issues – plugin causing database connection errors Last modified: November 29, 2019 --- # Major issues – plugin causing database connection errors * [Landon Cahow](https://wordpress.org/support/users/redzephyr/) * (@redzephyr) * [6 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-issues-plugin-causing-database-connection-errors/) * We’ve been having issues with the website all day – confirmed with host that a plugin was causing a process to run constantly which created 500 errors intermittently, it was suggested that we disable plugins and reenable one-by-one to find the culprit. We should have known it was AIO Event Calendar as this plugin constantly has issues and errors on our site, updates are a nightmare as nearly every time trying the automatic updates breaks the styles for the calendar on the front- end. * Once disabled we updated to the latest version 2.6.1 hoping that would address the issue, it didn’t – when attempting to activate the plugin once installed we get the following error: * _Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error._ _Fatal error: require(): Failed opening required ‘…/shoredailynews/wp-content/plugins/all-in- one-event-calendar/vendor/lessphp/lessc.inc.php’ (include\_path=’.:/opt/cpanel/ ea-php70/root/usr/share/pear’) in …/shoredailynews/wp-content/plugins/all-in- one-event-calendar/lib/bootstrap/loader.php on line 88_ * Needless to say this is yet another letdown from this plugin and even having the paid version the assistance is minimal at best, seriously reconsidering changing to a new plugin if this is not resolved. * Please help! * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fmajor-issues-plugin-causing-database-connection-errors%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US) to see the link]_ Viewing 11 replies - 1 through 11 (of 11 total) * [laptophobo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/laptophobo/) * (@laptophobo) * [6 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-issues-plugin-causing-database-connection-errors/#post-12190997) * This is a large problem that many are just now experiencing. I posted the problem 3 days ago, and I’m not alone. It appears to be an issue with the newest WP 5.3 upgrade. However, the Time.ly folks are not responding to these forum alerts. * I’m having my website rolled-back to last week’s settings. Then I’ll see if I have to change out event plguin to something stable. Hopefully, the Time.ly folks will get on it. * Thread Starter [Landon Cahow](https://wordpress.org/support/users/redzephyr/) * (@redzephyr) * [6 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-issues-plugin-causing-database-connection-errors/#post-12191673) * I understand your pain, we’ve opted to go with a different event calendar plugin after this latest event, this plugin has been such trouble for well over a year and a switch is well overdue. It could be a conflict with our specific theme, however any attempts to bring this to the attention of the developers has brought little to no attention so we’ve been left on our own to figure it out. * [laptophobo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/laptophobo/) * (@laptophobo) * [6 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-issues-plugin-causing-database-connection-errors/#post-12193045) * have you selected your replacement calendar plugin yet? I’d be interested in any recommendations. I’m currently considering “The Events Calendar” plugin. * Thread Starter [Landon Cahow](https://wordpress.org/support/users/redzephyr/) * (@redzephyr) * [6 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-issues-plugin-causing-database-connection-errors/#post-12194546) * [@laptophobo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/laptophobo/) The Events Calendar plugin is the one we ultimately went with, it works perfectly and has many great features. We actually bought the paid version to receive automatic updates and other feature such as the Community Calendar, so far we’re quite pleased with the switch. * Hope it works out good for you! * [laptophobo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/laptophobo/) * (@laptophobo) * [6 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-issues-plugin-causing-database-connection-errors/#post-12194785) * Thanks for the feedback. You are awesome. Can I bother you for 1 last question? * Did you export data from Time.ly calendar and import into TEC calendar? If so, did you use their simple method of using the “ics” file. Or, did you utilize the “WP All Import” tool that was receommended by TEC? * This website I’m working on (it’s a domestic violence shelter) has a lot of events which would be best transfered over instead of re-inputted. * Thanks! Richard * Thread Starter [Landon Cahow](https://wordpress.org/support/users/redzephyr/) * (@redzephyr) * [6 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-issues-plugin-causing-database-connection-errors/#post-12194884) * [@laptophobo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/laptophobo/) We were able to export the Time.ly calendar as an .ics file and directly import that into the new Tribe The Events Calendar – one thing to note however in order to do that you will need to purchase one of their packages that contains the “Event Aggregator” plugin in order to perform an import. * Hopefully this helps you – feel free to ask any questions, I’m glad to help. * Landon Cahow Red Zephyr Design * [laptophobo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/laptophobo/) * (@laptophobo) * [6 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-issues-plugin-causing-database-connection-errors/#post-12194906) * Yes, it sure does. Thanks for that. I had read in one of the review about this( TEC) plugin is that it did not provide for the exportation of files, just import. I’m going to assume that the paid version provides for that. Again, thanks for your help on this. * Richard Dot Org Web Works * [laptophobo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/laptophobo/) * (@laptophobo) * [6 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-issues-plugin-causing-database-connection-errors/#post-12194909) * BTW, London. Your site appears to be broken. (at least at: [https://redzephyrdesign.com/](https://redzephyrdesign.com/)) * [laptophobo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/laptophobo/) * (@laptophobo) * [6 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-issues-plugin-causing-database-connection-errors/#post-12216400) * Hi again. Is your site crashed? I’m wondering because the link (above) shows a crashed site. Was this due to the new TEC calendar plugin? * Thread Starter [Landon Cahow](https://wordpress.org/support/users/redzephyr/) * (@redzephyr) * [6 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-issues-plugin-causing-database-connection-errors/#post-12220725) * [@laptophobo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/laptophobo/) The issue at my website redzephyrdesign.com was related to another plugin error that I have since resolved, unrelated to the events calendar (which is not even installed on that site). * The site we do have The Events Calendar plugin installed on is experiencing other issues there again, unrelated to the plugin itself, we are in the process of moving that site to another host at this point and restoring it. The plugin however is running well on our staging site and in the new site we are migrating, so far so good. Site will eventually be live here: [https://shoredailynews.com](https://shoredailynews.com) * Hope this helps! * [laptophobo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/laptophobo/) * (@laptophobo) * [6 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-issues-plugin-causing-database-connection-errors/#post-12222090) * It does, thanks. * I’d love to get in touch with you via email to exchange ideas. I have the new“ The Events Calendar” plugin, but the way it looks is really raw. I have a ticket out to their support, but since we are experiencing similar issues with calendars, we might be able to save ourselves some time. You can reach me through the Contact Us on my website at: doww.org. Or, you could get back to me here. * Best, Richard Viewing 11 replies - 1 through 11 (of 11 total) The topic ‘Major issues – plugin causing database connection errors’ is closed to new replies. * ![](https://s.w.org/plugins/geopattern-icon/all-in-one-event-calendar.svg) * [Timely All-in-One Events Calendar](https://wordpress.org/plugins/all-in-one-event-calendar/) * [Support Threads](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/all-in-one-event-calendar/) * [Active Topics](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/all-in-one-event-calendar/active/) * [Unresolved Topics](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/all-in-one-event-calendar/unresolved/) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/all-in-one-event-calendar/reviews/) ## Tags * [fatal error](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/fatal-error/) * 11 replies * 2 participants * Last reply from: [laptophobo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/laptophobo/) * Last activity: [6 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-issues-plugin-causing-database-connection-errors/#post-12222090) * Status: not resolved