PluginScore

WordPress.DB.DirectDatabaseQuery.NoCaching

No Caching

The plugin runs a direct database query instead of using a higher-level WordPress API or cache-aware pattern.

medium weight

Why It Shows Up

Plugin Check found `$wpdb` access that queries the database directly, changes schema, or bypasses normal caching expectations.

Why It Matters

Direct queries can be correct, but they are easier to make unsafe, slower at scale, and harder for WordPress to cache or filter.

How to Fix

  • Use WordPress APIs such as post, term, metadata, option, or user functions when they fit the task.
  • If direct SQL is necessary, prepare dynamic values and add a clear caching strategy for repeated reads.
  • Keep schema changes in activation or upgrade routines and make them idempotent.

References

WordPress database access

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsAddedUpdatedTop Issue
#1BulletProof Security05,0484,94920k+Output is not escaped
#2Live Shopping & Shoppable Videos For WooCommerce079174400Non-prefixed global variable
#3Plugin Check (PCP)012814010k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4Themify Builder95,3342,1715k+Text Domain Mismatch
#5JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate101,567156200k+Exception output is not escaped
#6404 Solution155821,53210k+Non-prefixed class
#7Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email Logs: Gmail SMTP, Office 365, Outlook, Custom SMTP, and more1545166500k+Database parameter is not escaped
#8Visual Composer Website Builder168232040k+Non-prefixed global variable
#9MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter161,5501,9561k+Non-prefixed global variable
#10AnyComment174454495k+Output is not escaped
#11RestroPress – Online Food Ordering System175343,2071k+Non-prefixed global variable
#12Shopping Cart & eCommerce Store178,03817,4643k+Non-prefixed global variable
#13wpForo Forum174,3063,02620k+Unsafe printing function
#14WPtouch – Make your WordPress Website Mobile-Friendly171,46632550k+Text Domain Mismatch
#15Administrator Z182,061799400Output is not escaped
#16JetFormBuilder — Dynamic Blocks Form Builder182,1201,61580k+Text Domain Mismatch
#17Property Hive181,9576,0273k+Missing nonce verification
#18WPPizza – A Restaurant Plugin184,6892,7031k+Text Domain Mismatch
#19Block Slider – Responsive Image Slider, Video Slider & Post Slider195551,2913k+Non-prefixed global variable
#20Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution191,227892100k+Exception output is not escaped
#21GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform193,4133,569100k+Output is not escaped
#22Go Fetch Jobs (for WP Job Manager)191,4101,741700Non-prefixed global variable
#23Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Bing Maps)193,2753,2289k+Output is not escaped
#24Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress191,975892100k+Exception output is not escaped
#25Netgsm193343081k+Setting is missing a sanitization callback
#26Verified Reviews (Avis Vérifiés)196711,136700Non-prefixed global variable
#27Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)195313783m+Missing Translators Comment
#28Membership Plugin – Kadence Memberships195,0853,0039k+Text Domain Mismatch
#29Scrollsequence – Cinematic Scroll Image Animation Plugin198781,5283k+Non-prefixed global variable
#30SendPress Newsletters192,2931,4221k+Output is not escaped
#31SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments195341,16180k+Non-prefixed global variable
#32WP Email Template193443452k+Exception output is not escaped
#33WP Import Export Lite1973797940k+Non-prefixed global variable
#34WP Directory Kit191,5022,6412k+Non-prefixed global variable
#35WPOSS阿里云对象存储19269315900Non-prefixed namespace
#36AweBooking – Hotel Booking System203095141k+Non-prefixed global variable
#37Brizy – Page Builder2058572670k+Output is not escaped
#38Broadstreet20434273800Output is not escaped
#39Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC)207362,112900Non-prefixed global variable
#40Cost Calculator Builder2032376620k+Non-prefixed global variable
#41SysBasics Customize My Account for WooCommerce – Live My Account Customizer207439118k+Non-prefixed global variable
#42Download Monitor204231,36780k+Non-prefixed hook name
#43Ebook Store204051,065700Non-prefixed global variable
#44Event Espresso – Event Registration & Ticketing Sales2012,6982,135600Text Domain Mismatch
#45Event Organiser201,10454420k+Text Domain Mismatch
#46EventPrime – Events Calendar, Bookings, Tickets & AI208464,2247k+Non-prefixed global variable
#47GoUrl Bitcoin Payment Gateway & Paid Downloads & Membership201,832720700Non Singular String Literal Domain
#48MBE eShip205277401k+Non-prefixed global variable
#49Brevo – Email, SMS, Web Push, Chat, and more.20460646100k+Request data is not unslashed
#50MAS Videos205191,6931k+Non-prefixed global variable