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<?php /** * Used to set up and fix common variables and include * the WordPress procedural and class library. * * Allows for some configuration in wp-config.php (see default-constants.php) * * @package WordPress */ /** * Stores the location of the WordPress directory of functions, classes, and core content. * * @since 1.0.0 */ define( 'WPINC', 'wp-includes' ); /** * Version information for the current WordPress release. * * These can't be directly globalized in version.php. When updating, * include version.php from another installation and don't override * these values if already set. * * @global string $wp_version The WordPress version string. * @global int $wp_db_version WordPress database version. * @global string $tinymce_version TinyMCE version. * @global string $required_php_version The required PHP version string. * @global string $required_mysql_version The required MySQL version string. * @global string $wp_local_package Locale code of the package. */ global $wp_version, $wp_db_version, $tinymce_version, $required_php_version, $required_mysql_version, $wp_local_package; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/version.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/compat.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/load.php'; // Check for the required PHP version and for the MySQL extension or a database drop-in. wp_check_php_mysql_versions(); // Include files required for initialization. require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-paused-extensions-storage.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-fatal-error-handler.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-recovery-mode-cookie-service.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-recovery-mode-key-service.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-recovery-mode-link-service.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-recovery-mode-email-service.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-recovery-mode.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/error-protection.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/default-constants.php'; require_once ABSPATH . WPINC . '/plugin.php'; /** * If not already configured, `$blog_id` will default to 1 in a single site * configuration. In multisite, it will be overridden by default in ms-settings.php. * * @since 2.0.0 * * @global int $blog_id */ global $blog_id; // Set initial default constants including WP_MEMORY_LIMIT, WP_MAX_MEMORY_LIMIT, WP_DEBUG, SCRIPT_DEBUG, WP_CONTENT_DIR and WP_CACHE. wp_initial_constants(); // Register the shutdown handler for fatal errors as soon as possible. wp_register_fatal_error_handler(); // WordPress calculates offsets from UTC. // phpcs:ignore WordPress.DateTime.RestrictedFunctions.timezone_change_date_default_timezone_set date_default_timezone_set( 'UTC' ); // Standardize $_SERVER variables across setups. wp_fix_server_vars(); // Check if the site is in maintenance mode. wp_maintenance(); // Start loading timer. timer_start(); // Check if WP_DEBUG mode is enabled. wp_debug_mode(); /** * Filters whether to enable loading of the advanced-cache.php drop-in. * * This filter runs before it can be used by plugins. It is designed for non-web * run-times. If false is returned, advanced-cache.php will never be loaded. * * @since 4.6.0 * * @param bool $enable_advanced_cache Whether to enable loading advanced-cache.php (if present). * Default true. */ if ( WP_CACHE && apply_filters( 'enable_loading_advanced_cache_dropin', true ) && file_exists( WP_CONTENT_DIR . '/advanced-cache.php' ) ) { // For an advanced caching plugin to use. Uses a static drop-in because you would only want one. include WP_CONTENT_DIR . '/advanced-cache.php'; // Re-initialize any hooks added manually by advanced-cache.php. if ( $wp_filter ) { $wp_filter = WP_Hook::build_preinitialized_hooks( $wp_filter ); } } // Define WP_LANG_DIR if not set. wp_set_lang_dir(); // Load early WordPress files. require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-list-util.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-token-map.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/formatting.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/meta.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/functions.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-meta-query.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-matchesmapregex.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-error.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/pomo/mo.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/l10n/class-wp-translation-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/l10n/class-wp-translations.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/l10n/class-wp-translation-file.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/l10n/class-wp-translation-file-mo.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/l10n/class-wp-translation-file-php.php'; /** * @since 0.71 * * @global wpdb $wpdb WordPress database abstraction object. */ global $wpdb; // Include the wpdb class and, if present, a db.php database drop-in. require_wp_db(); /** * @since 3.3.0 * * @global string $table_prefix The database table prefix. */ $GLOBALS['table_prefix'] = $table_prefix; // Set the database table prefix and the format specifiers for database table columns. wp_set_wpdb_vars(); // Start the WordPress object cache, or an external object cache if the drop-in is present. wp_start_object_cache(); // Attach the default filters. require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/default-filters.php'; // Initialize multisite if enabled. if ( is_multisite() ) { require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-site-query.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-network-query.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/ms-blogs.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/ms-settings.php'; } elseif ( ! defined( 'MULTISITE' ) ) { define( 'MULTISITE', false ); } register_shutdown_function( 'shutdown_action_hook' ); // Stop most of WordPress from being loaded if SHORTINIT is enabled. if ( SHORTINIT ) { return false; } // Load the L10n library. require_once ABSPATH . WPINC . '/l10n.php'; require_once ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-textdomain-registry.php'; require_once ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-locale.php'; require_once ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-locale-switcher.php'; // Run the installer if WordPress is not installed. wp_not_installed(); // Load most of WordPress. require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-walker.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-ajax-response.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/capabilities.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-roles.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-role.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-user.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-query.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/query.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-date-query.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/theme.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-theme.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-theme-json-schema.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-theme-json-data.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-theme-json.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-theme-json-resolver.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-duotone.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/global-styles-and-settings.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-block-template.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-template-utils.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-template.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/theme-templates.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/theme-previews.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/template.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/https-detection.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/https-migration.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-user-request.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/user.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-user-query.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-session-tokens.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-user-meta-session-tokens.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/general-template.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/link-template.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/author-template.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/robots-template.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/post.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-walker-page.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-walker-page-dropdown.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-post-type.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-post.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/post-template.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/revision.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/post-formats.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/post-thumbnail-template.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/category.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-walker-category.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-walker-category-dropdown.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/category-template.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/comment.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-comment.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-comment-query.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-walker-comment.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/comment-template.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rewrite.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-rewrite.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/feed.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/bookmark.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/bookmark-template.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/kses.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/cron.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/deprecated.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/script-loader.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/taxonomy.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-taxonomy.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-term.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-term-query.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-tax-query.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/update.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/canonical.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/shortcodes.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/embed.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-embed.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-oembed.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-oembed-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/media.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/http.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/html-api/html5-named-character-references.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/html-api/class-wp-html-attribute-token.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/html-api/class-wp-html-span.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/html-api/class-wp-html-text-replacement.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/html-api/class-wp-html-decoder.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/html-api/class-wp-html-tag-processor.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/html-api/class-wp-html-unsupported-exception.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/html-api/class-wp-html-active-formatting-elements.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/html-api/class-wp-html-open-elements.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/html-api/class-wp-html-token.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/html-api/class-wp-html-stack-event.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/html-api/class-wp-html-processor-state.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/html-api/class-wp-html-processor.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-http.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-http-streams.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-http-curl.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-http-proxy.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-http-cookie.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-http-encoding.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-http-response.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-http-requests-response.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-http-requests-hooks.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/widgets.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-widget.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-widget-factory.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/nav-menu-template.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/nav-menu.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/admin-bar.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-application-passwords.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/class-wp-rest-server.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/class-wp-rest-response.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/class-wp-rest-request.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-posts-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-attachments-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-global-styles-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-post-types-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-post-statuses-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-revisions-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-global-styles-revisions-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-template-revisions-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-autosaves-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-template-autosaves-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-taxonomies-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-terms-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-menu-items-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-menus-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-menu-locations-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-users-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-comments-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-search-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-blocks-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-block-types-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-block-renderer-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-settings-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-themes-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-plugins-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-block-directory-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-edit-site-export-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-pattern-directory-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-block-patterns-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-block-pattern-categories-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-application-passwords-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-site-health-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-sidebars-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-widget-types-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-widgets-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-templates-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-url-details-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-navigation-fallback-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-font-families-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-font-faces-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-font-collections-controller.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/fields/class-wp-rest-meta-fields.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/fields/class-wp-rest-comment-meta-fields.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/fields/class-wp-rest-post-meta-fields.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/fields/class-wp-rest-term-meta-fields.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/fields/class-wp-rest-user-meta-fields.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/search/class-wp-rest-search-handler.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/search/class-wp-rest-post-search-handler.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/search/class-wp-rest-term-search-handler.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/rest-api/search/class-wp-rest-post-format-search-handler.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/sitemaps.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/sitemaps/class-wp-sitemaps.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/sitemaps/class-wp-sitemaps-index.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/sitemaps/class-wp-sitemaps-provider.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/sitemaps/class-wp-sitemaps-registry.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/sitemaps/class-wp-sitemaps-renderer.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/sitemaps/class-wp-sitemaps-stylesheet.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/sitemaps/providers/class-wp-sitemaps-posts.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/sitemaps/providers/class-wp-sitemaps-taxonomies.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/sitemaps/providers/class-wp-sitemaps-users.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-block-bindings-source.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-block-bindings-registry.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-block-editor-context.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-block-type.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-block-pattern-categories-registry.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-block-patterns-registry.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-block-styles-registry.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-block-type-registry.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-block.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-block-list.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-block-parser-block.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-block-parser-frame.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-block-parser.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-classic-to-block-menu-converter.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-navigation-fallback.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-bindings.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-bindings/pattern-overrides.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-bindings/post-meta.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/blocks.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/blocks/index.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-editor.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-patterns.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-block-supports.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/utils.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/align.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/custom-classname.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/generated-classname.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/settings.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/elements.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/colors.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/typography.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/border.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/layout.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/position.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/spacing.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/dimensions.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/duotone.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/shadow.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/background.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/block-supports/block-style-variations.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/style-engine.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/style-engine/class-wp-style-engine.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/style-engine/class-wp-style-engine-css-declarations.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/style-engine/class-wp-style-engine-css-rule.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/style-engine/class-wp-style-engine-css-rules-store.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/style-engine/class-wp-style-engine-processor.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/fonts/class-wp-font-face-resolver.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/fonts/class-wp-font-collection.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/fonts/class-wp-font-face.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/fonts/class-wp-font-library.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/fonts/class-wp-font-utils.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/fonts.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-script-modules.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/script-modules.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/interactivity-api/class-wp-interactivity-api.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/interactivity-api/class-wp-interactivity-api-directives-processor.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/interactivity-api/interactivity-api.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/class-wp-plugin-dependencies.php'; add_action( 'after_setup_theme', array( wp_script_modules(), 'add_hooks' ) ); add_action( 'after_setup_theme', array( wp_interactivity(), 'add_hooks' ) ); /** * @since 3.3.0 * * @global WP_Embed $wp_embed WordPress Embed object. */ $GLOBALS['wp_embed'] = new WP_Embed(); /** * WordPress Textdomain Registry object. * * Used to support just-in-time translations for manually loaded text domains. * * @since 6.1.0 * * @global WP_Textdomain_Registry $wp_textdomain_registry WordPress Textdomain Registry. */ $GLOBALS['wp_textdomain_registry'] = new WP_Textdomain_Registry(); $GLOBALS['wp_textdomain_registry']->init(); // Load multisite-specific files. if ( is_multisite() ) { require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/ms-functions.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/ms-default-filters.php'; require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/ms-deprecated.php'; } // Define constants that rely on the API to obtain the default value. // Define must-use plugin directory constants, which may be overridden in the sunrise.php drop-in. wp_plugin_directory_constants(); /** * @since 3.9.0 * * @global array $wp_plugin_paths */ $GLOBALS['wp_plugin_paths'] = array(); // Load must-use plugins. foreach ( wp_get_mu_plugins() as $mu_plugin ) { $_wp_plugin_file = $mu_plugin; include_once $mu_plugin; $mu_plugin = $_wp_plugin_file; // Avoid stomping of the $mu_plugin variable in a plugin. /** * Fires once a single must-use plugin has loaded. * * @since 5.1.0 * * @param string $mu_plugin Full path to the plugin's main file. */ do_action( 'mu_plugin_loaded', $mu_plugin ); } unset( $mu_plugin, $_wp_plugin_file ); // Load network activated plugins. if ( is_multisite() ) { foreach ( wp_get_active_network_plugins() as $network_plugin ) { wp_register_plugin_realpath( $network_plugin ); $_wp_plugin_file = $network_plugin; include_once $network_plugin; $network_plugin = $_wp_plugin_file; // Avoid stomping of the $network_plugin variable in a plugin. /** * Fires once a single network-activated plugin has loaded. * * @since 5.1.0 * * @param string $network_plugin Full path to the plugin's main file. */ do_action( 'network_plugin_loaded', $network_plugin ); } unset( $network_plugin, $_wp_plugin_file ); } /** * Fires once all must-use and network-activated plugins have loaded. * * @since 2.8.0 */ do_action( 'muplugins_loaded' ); if ( is_multisite() ) { ms_cookie_constants(); } // Define constants after multisite is loaded. wp_cookie_constants(); // Define and enforce our SSL constants. wp_ssl_constants(); // Create common globals. require ABSPATH . WPINC . '/vars.php'; // Make taxonomies and posts available to plugins and themes. // @plugin authors: warning: these get registered again on the init hook. create_initial_taxonomies(); create_initial_post_types(); wp_start_scraping_edited_file_errors(); // Register the default theme directory root. register_theme_directory( get_theme_root() ); if ( ! is_multisite() && wp_is_fatal_error_handler_enabled() ) { // Handle users requesting a recovery mode link and initiating recovery mode. wp_recovery_mode()->initialize(); } // Load active plugins. foreach ( wp_get_active_and_valid_plugins() as $plugin ) { wp_register_plugin_realpath( $plugin ); $_wp_plugin_file = $plugin; include_once $plugin; $plugin = $_wp_plugin_file; // Avoid stomping of the $plugin variable in a plugin. /** * Fires once a single activated plugin has loaded. * * @since 5.1.0 * * @param string $plugin Full path to the plugin's main file. */ do_action( 'plugin_loaded', $plugin ); } unset( $plugin, $_wp_plugin_file ); // Load pluggable functions. require ABSPATH . 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As businesses increasingly rely on Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for their operations, they are confronted with the inevitable reality of price increases. While these hikes can strain budgets and disrupt workflows, the emergence of AI-powered tools offers a glimmer of hope. In this article, we explore several innovative ways AI is helping organizations counter SaaS price increases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Several notable SaaS (Software as a Service) products have experienced significant price hikes over the years: Salesforce, GitHub, Zoom, and Zendesk for example.<\/span><\/p>\n
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We analyze the software you use and how you use it<\/li>\n
We’ll write a proposal to cut out your vendors and replace it with software that you own.<\/li>\n
We can manage the hosting of your new software on public clouds such as Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure.<\/li>\n
Based on typical clients, your replacement software will cost about 1-2 years of what you currently pay, but then cost only 10-20% to maintain than what you were paying before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Benefits and Advantages<\/h2>\n
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Using AI to replace costly SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions can offer several benefits and advantages for organizations. Here are some compelling reasons to consider this approach:<\/p>\n
Cost Savings:<\/strong> One of the primary reasons to replace costly SaaS solutions with AI-driven alternatives is cost savings. AI can automate tasks and processes that might require expensive software subscriptions. By building or integrating AI solutions, organizations can reduce their software expenses significantly.<\/p>\n
Customization:<\/strong> AI solutions can be tailored to the specific needs of an organization. Unlike off-the-shelf SaaS products, which offer predefined features and functionalities, AI can be trained and customized to perform tasks and provide insights that align precisely with the organization’s requirements.<\/p>\n
Scalability:<\/strong> AI solutions can often scale more efficiently than SaaS subscriptions. As your organization grows, you can expand your AI infrastructure without incurring linear increases in costs, unlike SaaS, where additional users or features can lead to higher subscription fees.<\/p>\n
Data Security:<\/strong> AI solutions can be developed with a strong focus on data security and privacy. Organizations can have more control over their data, reducing the risk of data breaches or unauthorized access associated with third-party SaaS providers.<\/p>\n
Integration:<\/strong> AI can seamlessly integrate with existing systems and workflows, allowing organizations to enhance their processes without disrupting their current operations. This integration can lead to increased efficiency and productivity.<\/p>\n
Automation and Efficiency:<\/strong> AI can automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks, freeing up human resources for more strategic and value-added activities. This can result in increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.<\/p>\n
Predictive Analytics:<\/strong> AI can provide valuable predictive insights that help organizations make data-driven decisions. This can be particularly beneficial in various industries, such as finance, healthcare, and marketing, where predictive analytics can lead to cost savings and revenue generation.<\/p>\n
Long-term Cost Control:<\/strong> AI solutions typically involve upfront development costs but can provide long-term cost control as they do not rely on recurring subscription fees. This can be especially advantageous for organizations looking to manage their budgets over time.<\/p>\n
Competitive Advantage:<\/strong> Organizations that successfully leverage AI to replace costly SaaS solutions may gain a competitive advantage. They can allocate resources strategically and invest in innovative solutions that differentiate them from competitors.<\/p>\n
It’s important to note that while AI offers numerous advantages, its implementation can also come with challenges, including the need for skilled AI talent, data quality, and ethical considerations. The decision to replace SaaS with AI should be based on a thorough assessment of the organization’s specific needs, goals, and available resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Smart SaaS Usage Optimization<\/h2>\n
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AI-driven tools for monitoring SaaS application usage and recommending cost-efficient alternatives or unused features are transforming how organizations manage their software expenses:<\/p>\n
Usage Tracking: These tools continuously monitor how employees use SaaS applications, collecting data on feature utilization, frequency, and user engagement.<\/p>\n
Recommendation Engine: AI algorithms analyze usage data and compare it to available features and pricing plans. They identify cost-efficient alternatives within the same SaaS ecosystem or suggest unused features that can replace or supplement existing subscriptions.<\/p>\n
Examples of Companies Saving Money:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Company A<\/span>: After implementing an AI-driven usage monitoring tool, Company A identified that a significant portion of their team rarely used advanced features in their CRM software. By downgrading to a more cost-effective plan tailored to their actual needs, they reduced annual expenses by 30%.<\/p>\n
Company B<\/span>: This tech startup found that their cloud storage expenses were steadily increasing. AI analysis revealed that many users were storing duplicate files unnecessarily. The AI tool recommended deduplication and a smarter file management strategy, resulting in a 25% reduction in storage costs.<\/p>\n
Company C<\/span>: Company C was using multiple project management tools across different teams, leading to fragmented workflows and increased expenses. AI-driven analysis suggested consolidating to a single, more feature-rich solution that reduced subscription costs by 40%.<\/p>\n
These examples highlight how AI-powered tools can help organizations make data-driven decisions, optimize their SaaS subscriptions, and achieve significant cost savings while maintaining or even improving productivity.<\/p>\n
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SaaS Vendor Comparison and Alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n
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AI-driven platforms that compare SaaS vendors play a crucial role in simplifying the software selection process for businesses. These platforms utilize artificial intelligence and data analytics to:<\/p>\n
Pricing Comparison<\/span>: They collect pricing data from various SaaS providers and present it in a unified, easy-to-compare format, allowing businesses to identify cost-effective options.<\/p>\n
Feature Analysis<\/span>: AI algorithms analyze the features offered by different vendors and generate side-by-side comparisons, helping organizations find solutions that align with their specific needs.<\/p>\n
User Reviews<\/span>: These platforms aggregate user reviews and sentiment analysis to provide insights into the user experience, reliability, and support quality of SaaS products.<\/p>\n
Recommendations<\/span>: AI-driven platforms often offer tailored recommendations based on a company’s requirements and budget constraints, facilitating informed decision-making.<\/p>\n
How Businesses Can Use These Platforms:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Comprehensive Research<\/span>: Companies can use these platforms to gain a comprehensive understanding of the SaaS landscape, ensuring they make informed choices.<\/p>\n
Cost-Efficiency<\/span>: By comparing pricing structures and available features, organizations can identify SaaS vendors that offer the best value for their investment.<\/p>\n
User Satisfaction<\/span>: Analyzing user reviews and sentiment can help businesses gauge user satisfaction and potential issues with a particular vendor’s software.<\/p>\n
Customization<\/span>: Businesses can tailor their search criteria to find SaaS solutions that precisely match their unique requirements, reducing the risk of overpaying for unnecessary features.<\/p>\n
Time Savings<\/span>: These platforms streamline the research process, saving businesses valuable time that can be allocated to other critical tasks.<\/p>\n
In a crowded SaaS market, AI-driven comparison platforms empower businesses to make well-informed decisions that align with their budget and needs, ultimately leading to more cost-effective and efficient software adoption.<\/p>\n
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Case Studies<\/h2>\n
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Case Study 1: Tech Innovators Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Background:<\/em> Tech Innovators Inc. is a medium-sized technology company that heavily relies on SaaS applications for various aspects of their operations. They’ve noticed recurring price hikes across multiple software tools, which posed a significant challenge to their budget management.<\/p>\n
AI Solution Implementation:<\/em> Tech Innovators Inc. decided to implement an AI-driven cost prediction and optimization platform. The AI algorithms analyzed historical pricing data, detected patterns in price increases, and predicted potential future hikes for each SaaS product they used.<\/p>\n
Results:<\/em><\/p>\n
Proactive Budget Adjustments: With AI-generated price increase predictions, the company proactively adjusted their budgets to accommodate expected hikes.<\/p>\n
Negotiation Success: Armed with data-backed insights, Tech Innovators Inc. engaged in more informed negotiations with their SaaS providers. They managed to secure better pricing terms and, in some cases, lock in current rates for an extended period.<\/p>\n
Optimized Subscriptions: The AI platform identified several underutilized features in existing subscriptions and recommended downgrades to lower-tier plans, saving the company 15% on their SaaS expenses.<\/p>\n
Case Study 2: Retail Plus Ltd.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Background:<\/em> Retail Plus Ltd. is a national retail chain with numerous locations. They use various SaaS applications for inventory management, sales tracking, and customer engagement. Rising SaaS costs were impacting their profitability.<\/p>\n
AI Solution Implementation:<\/em> Retail Plus Ltd. adopted an AI-powered SaaS optimization tool that continuously monitored usage patterns across their stores. It recommended cost-effective alternatives and identified unused features within their existing subscriptions.<\/p>\n
Results:<\/em><\/p>\n
Cost Reduction: The AI tool helped Retail Plus Ltd. identify duplicate SaaS subscriptions across different store locations. By consolidating these subscriptions and renegotiating with providers, they reduced SaaS expenses by 20%.<\/p>\n
Improved Efficiency: By pinpointing underutilized features, the company optimized their workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and customer service.<\/p>\n
Vendor Negotiations: With data-driven insights into their SaaS usage, Retail Plus Ltd. entered into more productive negotiations with their vendors, securing discounts and improved support packages.<\/p>\n
These case studies showcase how AI-powered solutions can empower companies to proactively manage SaaS costs, negotiate effectively, and optimize their software subscriptions, ultimately resulting in significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency.<\/p>\n
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In the ever-evolving landscape of Software as a Service (SaaS), where innovation and convenience often come with a price, AI-powered solutions are emerging as a formidable shield against the challenges of SaaS price hikes. As we’ve explored in this article, AI’s ability to analyze historical pricing data, optimize SaaS usage, and forecast future costs is transforming the way businesses approach software subscriptions.<\/p>\n
No longer do organizations need to navigate the murky waters of SaaS pricing changes blindly. With AI-driven predictive models, companies can anticipate and plan for potential price increases, ensuring that their budgets remain on track and their financial stability intact. This proactive approach is not just a means of cost management; it’s a strategic advantage in a world where agility and adaptability are paramount.<\/p>\n
AI also plays a pivotal role in optimizing SaaS usage. By monitoring application usage and recommending cost-efficient alternatives or unused features, businesses can trim unnecessary expenses while maintaining productivity. These AI-driven insights are more than just cost savings; they’re a pathway to efficiency and competitiveness.<\/p>\n
Moreover, AI isn’t just a financial tool; it’s a negotiation partner. Armed with AI-driven insights, businesses can engage in informed discussions with SaaS providers, leveraging data-backed arguments to secure more favorable contracts. Negotiating from a position of strength is the cornerstone of smart cost management.<\/p>\n
As we’ve seen from real-world examples, companies are reaping the rewards of AI-powered SaaS cost optimization. They are reducing expenses, reallocating resources, and making strategic decisions that position them for long-term success. In the face of unpredictable pricing landscapes, AI is the ally that empowers organizations to take control of their software costs.<\/p>\n
In conclusion, the era of SaaS price hikes need not be a source of anxiety or frustration. Instead, it’s an opportunity for businesses to embrace AI-powered solutions that provide clarity, control, and cost-effectiveness. As AI continues to evolve, its role in shielding businesses against SaaS price hikes is destined to become even more indispensable, enabling organizations to thrive in a digital world where innovation meets fiscal responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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