PluginScore

WordPress.WP.EnqueuedResourceParameters.NotInFooter

Not In Footer

A script or stylesheet is loaded without the expected WordPress enqueue metadata.

medium weight

Why It Shows Up

The scan found missing versions, missing footer placement, or scripts/styles printed directly instead of being enqueued.

Why It Matters

Proper enqueueing lets WordPress manage dependencies, versions, placement, caching, and compatibility with other plugins.

How to Fix

  • Register or enqueue assets with handles, dependencies, versions, and placement arguments.
  • Use a file modification time or plugin version for local asset versions when appropriate.
  • Avoid printing script or stylesheet tags directly in templates.

References

Including CSS and JavaScript

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsUpdatedTop Issue
#1JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate101,559145100k+Exception Not Escaped
#2Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email Logs: Gmail, Office 365, Outlook, Custom SMTP, and more1532163500k+Direct Query
#3Visual Composer Website Builder168232040k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#4AnyComment174454495k+Output Not Escaped
#5wpForo Forum174,0332,92220k+Unsafe Printing Function
#6WPtouch – Make your WordPress Website Mobile-Friendly171,46632550k+Text Domain Mismatch
#7Prime Slider Addons for Elementor183,500230100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#8Shopping Cart & eCommerce Store185,45917,2984k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#9WP Import Export Lite1873897940k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#10Element Pack – Widgets, Templates & Addons for Elementor199,448517100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#11Download Monitor194251,36480k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#12Event Organiser191,10654420k+Text Domain Mismatch
#13Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution191,218901100k+Exception Not Escaped
#14Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Bing Maps)193,2753,22810k+Output Not Escaped
#15Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)195413853m+Missing Translators Comment
#16Membership Plugin – Kadence Memberships195,0822,9829k+Text Domain Mismatch
#17Scrollsequence – Cinematic Scroll Image Animation Plugin198781,5284k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#18Brizy – Page Builder2058972070k+Output Not Escaped
#19Filter Everything — WordPress & WooCommerce Filters2056873050k+Output Not Escaped
#20GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform203,4353,580100k+Output Not Escaped
#21Link Library201,9411,39710k+Unsafe Printing Function
#22Brevo – Email, SMS, Web Push, Chat, and more.20460646100k+Missing Unslash
#23Microthemer Lite – Visual Editor to Customize CSS201,0041,69910k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#24Nimble Page Builder201,5911,68430k+Missing Arg Domain
#25Remove Add to Cart WooCommerce206161,3784k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#26Robin Image Optimizer – Unlimited Image Optimization, WebP & AVIF20557541100k+Output Not Escaped
#27Razorpay for WooCommerce20974855100k+Non Prefixed Function Found
#28WPJAM Basic203283564k+Output Not Escaped
#29Store Locator WordPress212,3721,57210k+Text Domain Mismatch
#30Backup Migration219811,09380k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#31bbPress219293,672100k+Non Prefixed Function Found
#32Captcha Them All213003236k+Output Not Escaped
#33Smart Grid-Layout Design for Contact Form 7211,12673410k+Output Not Escaped
#34Cost Calculator Builder2132276530k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#35Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More212,5721,2771m+Output Not Escaped
#36Envo Extra2187860020k+Text Domain Mismatch
#37eRoom – Webinar & Meeting Plugin for Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams211864379k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#38EventPrime – Events Calendar, Bookings and Tickets218724,2977k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#39Feeds for YouTube (YouTube video, channel, and gallery plugin)21558978100k+Output Not Escaped
#40FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager21536241200k+unlink unlink
#41Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More21521,959300k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#42If-So Dynamic Content – Elementor & All Page Builders Personalization218897257k+Unsafe Printing Function
#43Mapster WP Maps213,4402,9033k+Text Domain Mismatch
#44MotoPress Hotel Booking213,0611,03710k+Text Domain Mismatch
#45Points Management System For Gamification, Ranks, Badges, and Loyalty Rewards Program – myCred211,4693,33310k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#46Landing Page Builder – Coming Soon page, Maintenance Mode, Lead Page, WordPress Landing Pages211,1732,9839k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#47Paid Membership Subscriptions – Effortless Memberships, Recurring Payments & Content Restriction211,9185,06510k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#48User Profile Builder – Beautiful User Registration Forms, User Profiles & User Role Editor216961,48350k+Recommended
#49PublishPress Planner – Editorial Calendar, Marketing Content, Kanban Board216038906k+Output Not Escaped
#50Five Star Restaurant Reservations – WordPress Booking Plugin211,0991,14710k+Output Not Escaped