Title: New version crashes
Last modified: December 1, 2016

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# New version crashes

 *  Resolved [andersonenvy](https://wordpress.org/support/users/andersonenvy/)
 * (@andersonenvy)
 * [9 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-crashes/)
 * The new update to the plugin crashed my website. So, I deleted and re-installed
   the plugin, but it will not activate.
 * This fatal error appears …
 * Fatal error: Can’t use function return value in write context in /home/content/
   92/8416892/html/new/wp-content/plugins/staff-directory/classes/staff-directory-
   shortcode.php on line 91

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 *  [JamesGr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jamesgr/)
 * (@jamesgr)
 * [9 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-crashes/#post-8538784)
 * I am getting this same error when trying to activate.
 *  [jeremyempie](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jeremyempie/)
 * (@jeremyempie)
 * [9 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-crashes/#post-8561567)
 * I’m getting this as well.
 *  [AnnaGallow](https://wordpress.org/support/users/annagallow/)
 * (@annagallow)
 * [9 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-crashes/#post-8594126)
 * Me too, anyone determine a fix yet?
 *  [JamesGr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jamesgr/)
 * (@jamesgr)
 * [9 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-crashes/#post-8594653)
 * Because I needed to get this going a site in our school district right away I
   switched to the plugin called Simple Staff List by Brett Shumaker.
 * It appears to be very similar in structure to Staff Directory. One added bonus
   is you can sort visually from a separate dashboard setting area. It’s a bit weird
   to get used to (particularly if you have departments you like to keep separate)
   but does work. I did have to build grid layout CSS based on what I had been using
   with Staff Directory.
 * I’m not sure why the author has not replied, I also tried contacting him directly.
 *  [Tommy](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmastir/)
 * (@webmastir)
 * [9 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-crashes/#post-8614860)
 * How do I fix this error? I just updated the plugin and it broke my entire WordPress
   site.
 * Anyone know how to rollback the plugin and/or fix my site? I will have to do 
   this in CLI, since no GUI part of the site is working. Do I just edit out the
   section the error refers to around line 91?
    -  This reply was modified 9 years, 3 months ago by [Tommy](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmastir/).
    -  This reply was modified 9 years, 3 months ago by [Tommy](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmastir/).
 *  Plugin Author [adamtootle](https://wordpress.org/support/users/adamtootle/)
 * (@adamtootle)
 * [9 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-crashes/#post-8815231)
 * I released a fix for this tonight. Sorry guys.

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 * Status: resolved