parse url parse url

Why It Shows Up

Plugin Check found `parse_url()` in plugin code.

Why It Matters

URL parsing is easy to get subtly wrong, especially with relative URLs, encoded values, and malformed input.

How to Fix

• Use WordPress helpers such as `wp_parse_url()`, `esc_url_raw()`, `esc_url()`, and `wp_http_validate_url()` where they fit.
• Validate schemes and hosts before using parsed URL parts.
• Do not use parsed URLs to build redirects or requests without allowlisting.