WordPress.WP.DeprecatedFunctions.wp_specialcharsFound
Deprecated function: wp_specialchars
The plugin uses a WordPress API, parameter, class, or value that has been deprecated.
Why It Shows Up
Plugin Check found a deprecated WordPress function, parameter position, class, or parameter value.
Why It Matters
Deprecated APIs may keep working for now, but they can behave differently across WordPress versions and make maintenance harder.
How to Fix
- Look up the replacement API in the WordPress developer reference.
- Update the call signature and test on the plugin's supported WordPress versions.
- Keep compatibility wrappers only when the plugin intentionally supports older WordPress versions.
References
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Added | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | FV Simpler SEO | 24 | 766 | 308 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2 | Stream Video Player | 27 | 220 | 135 | 600 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3 | Custom Field Template | 29 | 568 | 530 | 30k+ | wp function not compatible with requires wp | ||
| #4 | Audit Trail | 34 | 90 | 107 | 10k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #5 | Mechanic Visitor Counter | 35 | 240 | 66 | 7k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #6 | Search Everything | 36 | 165 | 77 | 10k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #7 | Advanced Spoiler | 39 | 106 | 19 | 500 | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #8 | JJ NextGen JQuery Carousel | 39 | 122 | 9 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #9 | Extra User Details | 41 | 84 | 15 | 1k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #10 | Customizable Post Listings | 54 | 42 | 13 | 700 | Deprecated parameter: the_author parameter 1 | ||
| #11 | Collapsing Archives | 64 | 36 | 9 | 3k+ | date date |
