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

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#408AI Popup231,224636400Text Domain Mismatch
#409Post to Google My Business (Google Business Profile)238451,45210k+Non-prefixed global variable
#410Postie2340825910k+Output is not escaped
#411PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry234,8072,39420k+Output is not escaped
#412Pricing Table by Supsystic231,29944710k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#413Primary Addon for Elementor237651,3067k+Non-prefixed global variable
#414Print Anywhere & Create PDFs of Order Receipts, Invoices, Labels & More.231,4854441k+Text Domain Mismatch
#415Print My Blog – Print, PDF, & eBook Converter WordPress Plugin231,0771,6608k+Non-prefixed global variable
#416Product Watermark for WooCommerce236964572k+Output is not escaped
#417Protect Admin236061,3002k+Non-prefixed global variable
#418Radio Station by netmix® – Manage and play your Show Schedule in WordPress!239343,6191k+Non-prefixed global variable
#419Read More Without Refresh239551,34720k+Non-prefixed global variable
#420Read More WP235701,3111k+Non-prefixed global variable
#421Real 3D Flipbook – 3D FlipBook, PDF FlipBook, PDF Viewer, PDF Embedder239081,37710k+Non-prefixed global variable
#422Redirection23523457100k+Non-prefixed global variable
#423Request a Quote – Quote Forms for Any WordPress Site232401,099900Non-prefixed hook name
#424Restaurant & Cafe Addon for Elementor238891,3261k+Non-prefixed global variable
#425Revive.so – Bulk Rewrite and Republish Blog Posts23332228700Text Domain Mismatch
#426Robo Gallery – Photo & Image Slider231,29153040k+Output is not escaped
#427Schema231,17324540k+Text Domain Mismatch
#428SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and Performant Security231,6971,60140k+Non-prefixed global variable
#429Secure Custom Fields232401,37080k+Non-prefixed function
#430SEO Redirection Plugin – 301 Redirect Manager2327272710k+Non-prefixed global variable
#431Seraphinite Post .DOCX Source231,156110900Output is not escaped
#432Seriously Simple Podcasting2354862730k+Non-prefixed hook name
#433Local Google Analytics for WordPress – caches external requests235511993k+Output is not escaped
#434Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms2340586950k+Nonce verification recommended
#435Simple URLs – Link Cloaking, Product Displays, and Affiliate Link Management232952984k+Non-prefixed global variable
#436Image Optimizer, Resizer and CDN – Sirv236161,0041k+Output is not escaped
#437Site Reviews231,62660460k+Output is not escaped
#438Slider Hero with Video Background, Animation231,5651,2533k+Text Domain Mismatch
#439Slider by 10Web – Responsive Image Slider235,81497610k+Output is not escaped
#440Smart Marketing SMS and Newsletters Forms232,2321,0151k+Text Domain Mismatch
#441Smart Slider 323261268800k+Non-prefixed global variable
#442SportsPress – Sports Club & League Manager234592,24610k+Non-prefixed global variable
#443StreamWeasels Twitch Integration235551,4651k+Non-prefixed global variable
#444Strong Testimonials2319439390k+Nonce verification recommended
#445Super Video player – Fully Customizable Video Player with Playlist231,1351,6342k+Non-prefixed global variable
#446teachPress237441,5872k+SQL query is not prepared
#447Legal Terms and Conditions Popup for User Login and WooCommerce Checkout23524237700Output is not escaped
#448The Events Calendar233,5093,850700k+Text Domain Mismatch
#449The Post Grid – Shortcode, Gutenberg Blocks and Elementor Addon for Post Grid231051,013100k+Non-prefixed global variable
#450ThemeHunk Customizer233,9685826k+Text Domain Mismatch