PluginScore

WordPress.DB.SlowDBQuery.slow_db_query_meta_value

slow db query meta value

A query pattern is likely to be slow on larger WordPress sites.

medium weight

Why It Shows Up

The scan found query arguments such as broad meta queries, tax queries, or unindexed lookups that commonly become expensive as content grows.

Why It Matters

A query that feels fine on a small test site can become a production bottleneck on large stores, membership sites, or publishers.

How to Fix

  • Avoid broad `meta_query`, `tax_query`, and unindexed searches on front-end requests when possible.
  • Cache expensive results with transients, object cache, or precomputed data.
  • Add narrower constraints, pagination, and indexes when custom tables are appropriate.

References

WordPress database access

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#3MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter161,5501,9561k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4AnyComment174454495k+Output is not escaped
#5RestroPress – Online Food Ordering System175243,1551k+Non-prefixed global variable
#6Efí Bank17886553400Exception output is not escaped
#7Pagopar – WooCommerce Gateway185301,215400Non-prefixed global variable
#8Podlove Podcast Publisher182,3541,4333k+Output is not escaped
#9Property Hive181,9576,0273k+Missing nonce verification
#10WPPizza – A Restaurant Plugin184,6892,7031k+Text Domain Mismatch
#11Go Fetch Jobs (for WP Job Manager)191,4101,741700Non-prefixed global variable
#12AI Infographic Maker191,383599600Output is not escaped
#13Netgsm193343081k+Setting is missing a sanitization callback
#14Verified Reviews (Avis Vérifiés)196711,136700Non-prefixed global variable
#15Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)195363793m+Missing Translators Comment
#16Membership Plugin – Kadence Memberships195,0822,9829k+Text Domain Mismatch
#17SendPress Newsletters192,2931,4221k+Output is not escaped
#18SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments195331,14980k+Non-prefixed global variable
#19WP Import Export Lite1973797940k+Non-prefixed global variable
#20WP Directory Kit191,5042,6382k+Non-prefixed global variable
#21WPJAM Basic193253464k+Output is not escaped
#22Brizy – Page Builder2058672670k+Output is not escaped
#23Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC)207362,112900Non-prefixed global variable
#24Event Espresso – Event Registration & Ticketing Sales2012,6982,135600Text Domain Mismatch
#25GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform203,4113,559100k+Output is not escaped
#26Leaky Paywall20322789600Nonce verification recommended
#27Link Library201,9421,39410k+Unsafe printing function
#28MBE eShip205277401k+Non-prefixed global variable
#29Microthemer Lite – Visual Editor to Customize CSS201,0041,69910k+Non-prefixed global variable
#30Pix por Piggly (para Woocommerce)205471954k+Exception output is not escaped
#31Razorpay for WooCommerce20975859100k+Non-prefixed function
#32Premium Packages – Sell Digital Products Securely202,0322,1902k+Non-prefixed global variable
#33Forumax – AI Powered Advanced Community Forum Plugin214,9364,353600Text Domain Mismatch
#34bbPress219293,672100k+Non-prefixed function
#35Kadence Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection211,060957700k+Missing Translators Comment
#36Pinpoint Booking System – Version 2216343283k+Missing direct file access protection
#37Booking Ultra Pro Appointments Booking Calendar Plugin217612,083400Request data is not unslashed
#38Better Messages – Chat Rooms, Group Chat, Private Messages & AI Chat Bots211,6212,03310k+Direct Query
#39rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress213636477k+Non-prefixed constant
#40Cost Calculator Builder2132276620k+Non-prefixed global variable
#41DELUCKS SEO213621,171400Missing nonce verification
#42eRoom – Webinar & Meeting Plugin for Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams211864379k+Non-prefixed global variable
#43EventPrime – Events Calendar, Bookings and Tickets218734,3087k+Non-prefixed global variable
#44Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More21522,063300k+Non-prefixed global variable
#45Imagify Image Optimization: Optimize Images | Compress & Convert to WebP/AVIF214288621m+Non-prefixed global variable
#46Leyka212573,4462k+Request data is not unslashed
#47Mapster WP Maps213,4402,8943k+Text Domain Mismatch
#48Modular DS: Monitor, update, and backup multiple websites211598240k+Exception output is not escaped
#49MotoPress Hotel Booking213,0671,03710k+Text Domain Mismatch
#50Points Management System For Gamification, Ranks, Badges, and Loyalty Rewards Program – myCred211,4783,33710k+Non-prefixed global variable