PluginScore

WordPress.WP.DiscouragedFunctions.wp_reset_query_wp_reset_query

Discouraged PHP function

The plugin uses a PHP or WordPress pattern that coding standards discourage.

medium weight

Why It Shows Up

Plugin Check found a discouraged function, forbidden function, goto, backtick operator, or similar construct.

Why It Matters

Discouraged patterns are often harder to review, less portable across hosts, or easier to misuse securely.

How to Fix

  • Identify why the construct is used and whether WordPress provides a safer API.
  • Replace shell execution, dynamic execution, or broad forbidden functions with constrained WordPress APIs.
  • If a third-party library triggers the warning, isolate and document it.

References

WordPress Coding Standards

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsAddedUpdatedTop Issue
#1Themify Builder95,3342,1715k+Text Domain Mismatch
#2RestroPress – Online Food Ordering System165363,2061k+Non-prefixed global variable
#3MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter161,5501,9561k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4Administrator Z182,061799400Output is not escaped
#5WPPizza – A Restaurant Plugin184,6892,7031k+Text Domain Mismatch
#6SendPress Newsletters192,2931,4221k+Output is not escaped
#7SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments195331,15080k+Non-prefixed global variable
#8Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC)207362,112900Non-prefixed global variable
#9Event Espresso – Event Registration & Ticketing Sales2012,6982,135600Text Domain Mismatch
#10Nimble Page Builder201,5911,68430k+Missing Arg Domain
#11School Management System – WPSchoolPress202455,2851k+Non-prefixed global variable
#12Forumax – AI Powered Advanced Community Forum Plugin214,9314,352600Text Domain Mismatch
#13bbPress219293,672100k+Non-prefixed function
#14BWD Elementor Addons216701,168400Non-prefixed global variable
#15Ibtana – Ecommerce Product Addons211,5481,7186k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#16Points Management System For Gamification, Ranks, Badges, and Loyalty Rewards Program – myCred211,4363,34510k+Non-prefixed global variable
#17Landing Page Builder – Coming Soon page, Maintenance Mode, Lead Page, WordPress Landing Pages211,1202,9139k+Non-prefixed global variable
#18Five Star Restaurant Reservations – WordPress Booking Plugin211,1011,15910k+Output is not escaped
#19Royal Addons for Elementor – Addons and Templates Kit for Elementor2112,9912,414600k+Text Domain Mismatch
#20Testerwp ecommerce companion218114361k+Text Domain Mismatch
#21WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce214,7145,05920k+Non-prefixed global variable
#22ANAC XML Bandi di Gara22294244500Output is not escaped
#23WPBot – AI ChatBot for Live Support, Lead Generation, AI Services225321,2955k+Non-prefixed global variable
#24Download Manager222,4441,489100k+Output is not escaped
#25Employee Spotlight – Team Member Showcase & Meet the Team Plugin22247689400Non-prefixed hook name
#26GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory224,4523,94510k+Output is not escaped
#27Salon Booking System – Appointment Booking for Salons, Barbershops & Spas221877852k+Non-prefixed global variable
#28Simple Job Board226341,35510k+Non-prefixed global variable
#29Slim Jetpack222,5861,9472k+Text Domain Mismatch
#30Walker Core221,3511,436700Non-prefixed global variable
#31CoDesigner – All in One Elementor WooCommerce Builder224,1317745k+Text Domain Mismatch
#32Master Accordion ( Former WP Awesome FAQ Plugin )221,7741,286700Non-prefixed global variable
#33Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme2341244680k+Output is not escaped
#34Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing & Member Directories for WordPress236111,06410k+Non-prefixed global variable
#35Products Suggestions for WooCommerce23702494700Output is not escaped
#36RepairBuddy – Repair Shop CRM & Booking Plugin for WordPress239223,803500Request data is not unslashed
#37ElementsReady Addons for Elementor232316663k+Non-prefixed global variable
#38Feed Them Social – Social Media Feeds, Video, and Photo Galleries2356353520k+Output is not escaped
#39Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall23543965100k+Output is not escaped
#40Groovy Menu Plugin (Free)231,7292834k+Text Domain Mismatch
#41IMPress for IDX Broker231,0896367k+Text Domain Mismatch
#42Like Button Rating ♥ LikeBtn231,2546174k+Unsafe printing function
#43Master Addons for Elementor – Elementor Addons, Widgets, Mega Menu Builder, Popup Builder, Widget Builder & Template Kits235251,55530k+Non-prefixed global variable
#44MediaPress239045833k+Output is not escaped
#45Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider23204324500k+Non-prefixed global variable
#46ND Shortcodes236212,42620k+Non-prefixed global variable
#47Nirweb support23254617800Request data is not unslashed
#48Request a Quote – Quote Forms for Any WordPress Site232401,099900Non-prefixed hook name
#49The Post Grid – Shortcode, Gutenberg Blocks and Elementor Addon for Post Grid231051,013100k+Non-prefixed global variable
#50ThemeHunk Customizer233,9685826k+Text Domain Mismatch