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.
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
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Added | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #751 | Semrush Content Toolkit | 55 | 22 | 24 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #752 | Simple Org Chart | 56 | 15 | 29 | 900 | Missing Version | ||
| #753 | Subscription & Recurring Payment for WooCommerce | 56 | 8 | 485 | 800 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #754 | TextBuilder | 56 | 20 | 34 | 4k+ | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #755 | WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance | 56 | 5 | 769 | 1m+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #756 | iConvert Promoter | 57 | 98 | 217 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #757 | Sequential Order Numbers for WooCommerce | 57 | 9 | 24 | 10k+ | Interpolated SQL is not prepared | ||
| #758 | Houzez WooCommerce Addon | 58 | 22 | 21 | 4k+ | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #759 | List Last Changes | 58 | 50 | 15 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #760 | Videopack | 58 | 28 | 108 | 10k+ | Input is not sanitized | ||
| #761 | View Admin As | 58 | 307 | 135 | 9k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #762 | Getty Images | 59 | 11 | 46 | 2k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #763 | Simple User Avatar | 59 | 8 | 14 | 20k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #764 | Ultimate Gift Cards for WooCommerce | 59 | 3 | 448 | 7k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #765 | Genesis Featured Widget Amplified | 60 | 126 | 12 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #766 | Order Export & Order Import for WooCommerce | 60 | 257 | 699 | 50k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #767 | Stream | 60 | 24 | 99 | 80k+ | Direct Query | ||
| #768 | WPSSO Schema Product Metadata for WooCommerce | 60 | 33 | 23 | 500 | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #769 | CommerceBird – AI Command Center, ERP Integrations & B2B for WooCommerce (Zoho, Exact Online). | 61 | 3 | 162 | 500 | Direct Query | ||
| #770 | Team Showcase | 61 | 1 | 125 | 1k+ | slow db query meta key | ||
| #771 | More Sorting Options for WooCommerce | 61 | 27 | 17 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #772 | cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification | 63 | 18 | 7 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #773 | Essential Addons for Elementor – Popular Elementor Templates & Widgets | 63 | 78 | 185 | 2m+ | wp function not compatible with requires wp | ||
| #774 | Query Posts | 63 | 53 | 6 | 800 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #775 | Simple Membership After Login Redirection | 63 | 4 | 24 | 10k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #776 | JTL-Connector for WooCommerce | 64 | 7 | 166 | 1k+ | Direct Query | ||
| #777 | Dojo for WooCommerce | 65 | 71 | 13 | 800 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #778 | WP SEO HTML Sitemap | 65 | 22 | 15 | 6k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #779 | Flexible Product Fields (WooCommerce Product Addons) – WooCommerce Product Page Editor | 66 | 59 | 98 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #780 | FluentBoards – Project Management, Task Management, Goal Tracking, Kanban Board, and, Team Collaboration | 66 | 26 | 30 | 6k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #781 | Safe Redirect Manager | 66 | 9 | 60 | 40k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #782 | Smart Related Products – AI-Inspired Recommendations for WooCommerce | 67 | 13 | 15 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #783 | Product Specifications for Woocommerce | 67 | 12 | 80 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #784 | Member Swipe for BuddyPress | 68 | 9 | 13 | 600 | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #785 | Faire for WooCommerce | 68 | 4 | 86 | 800 | Direct Query | ||
| #786 | Waymark | 72 | 16 | 32 | 900 | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #787 | Markup Markdown | 74 | 18 | 128 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #788 | Sublium Subscriptions – Subscriptions for WooCommerce – Recurring Payments, Subscription Plans & Installments | 74 | 35 | 22 | 400 | wp function not compatible with requires wp | ||
| #789 | Zion Builder – Website Builder for Speed & Creativity | 74 | 4 | 29 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #790 | Temporary Login | 75 | 3 | 25 | 40k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #791 | Extra Product Sorting Options for WooCommerce | 75 | 10 | 16 | 10k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #792 | Payment Gateway for Authorize.net for WooCommerce | 76 | 6 | 16 | 600 | Input is not sanitized | ||
| #793 | Siteready Coming Soon Under Construction | 76 | 6 | 30 | 3k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #794 | Pelecard Gateway | 76 | 295 | 54 | 400 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #795 | ACF Galerie 4 | 77 | 16 | 23 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #796 | Display custom fields in the frontend – Post and User Profile Fields | 77 | 17 | 18 | 600 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #797 | X-Currency – The Ultimate WooCommerce currency switcher for a smoother shopping experience | 77 | 17 | 77 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #798 | Exclude Pages From Menu | 79 | 6 | 11 | 8k+ | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #799 | Real Category Management: Content Management in Category Folders | 79 | 4 | 73 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed constant | ||
| #800 | Related Products Manager for WooCommerce | 79 | 9 | 43 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable |
