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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#60URL Shortify – Simple and Easy URL Shortener211,5192,68710k+Non-prefixed global variable
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#63WP-Lister Lite for eBay216,6975,1292k+Output is not escaped
#64WP Extended – The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit211,253398600Non Singular String Literal Domain
#6512 Step Meeting List22156593900Non-prefixed global variable
#66Advanced Classifieds & Directory Pro221,2293,5122k+Non-prefixed global variable
#67Ajax Load More – Infinite Scroll, Load More, & Lazy Load2264159540k+Unsafe printing function
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#70Better Messages – Chat Rooms, Group Chat, Private Messages & AI Chat Bots221,6072,02010k+Direct Query
#71Accept PayPal Payments using Contact Form 722359127600Text Domain Mismatch
#72RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login223,6535,0848k+Non-prefixed global variable
#73Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads225492,17520k+Non-prefixed global variable
#74DirectoryPress – Business Directory And Classified Ad Listing224,7872,795800Text Domain Mismatch
#75Download Manager222,5131,462100k+Output is not escaped
#76Easy Social Feed – Social Photos Gallery and Post Feed for WordPress221,5671,27730k+Non-prefixed global variable
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#78ERP: Complete HR, Accounting & CRM Suite Built for WooCommerce228285,9695k+Direct Query
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#80Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, and more!224,7135,66070k+Output is not escaped
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#82Finale Lite – Sales Countdown Timer & Discount for WooCommerce221,0314514k+Output is not escaped
#83FireBox Popups – Increase Sales and Grow Your Email List221538127k+Non-prefixed global variable
#84Fluent Forms – Customizable Contact Forms, Survey, Quiz, & Conversational Form Builder22407236700k+Text Domain Mismatch
#85GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory224,4653,97410k+Output is not escaped
#86HeadSpace2 SEO229403603k+Text Domain Mismatch
#87Csomagpontok és Címkék WooCommerce-hez222,0017697k+Text Domain Mismatch
#88InfiniteWP Client222,2861,812200k+Exception output is not escaped
#89Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress225803304k+Exception output is not escaped
#90JCC Payment Gateway for Woocommerce222,2731,136600Text Domain Mismatch
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#92LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin for Create and Sell Online Courses222,3693,34970k+Non-prefixed global variable
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#94MarketKing — Ultimate WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution221,1311,844800Non-prefixed global variable
#95Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes, Guest Authors & Co-Authors for WordPress229191,23010k+Output is not escaped
#96Motors – Car Dealership & Classified Listings Plugin225,3405,9599k+Text Domain Mismatch
#97myCred Addons – Ultimate myCred Modules To Support WordPress Gamification and Loyalty Rewards222,3441,320400Output is not escaped
#98Newsletters222,9682,2482k+Text Domain Mismatch
#99oik224891802k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#100Post SMTP – Complete Email Deliverability and SMTP Solution with Email Logs, Alerts, Backup SMTP & Mobile App221,5812,326300k+Non-prefixed global variable