WordPressVIPMinimum.Performance.WPQueryParams.PostNotIn_exclude

Post Not In exclude

The plugin uses a query or runtime pattern that can become expensive on larger sites.

medium weight

Why It Shows Up

Plugin Check found arguments or code paths associated with slow queries, broad exclusions, suppressed filters, or uncached work.

Why It Matters

Performance issues often appear only after a site has enough content, orders, users, or traffic.

How to Fix

  • Avoid broad exclusion lists and unbounded queries on front-end requests.
  • Cache repeated expensive results.
  • Measure the query plan or runtime on a realistically sized dataset before deciding the warning is harmless.

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsUpdatedTop Issue
#1Themify Builder95,1952,0965k+Text Domain Mismatch
#2JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate101,559145100k+Exception Not Escaped
#3Visual Composer Website Builder168232040k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#4AnyComment174454495k+Output Not Escaped
#5JetFormBuilder — Dynamic Blocks Form Builder172,0941,58890k+Text Domain Mismatch
#6wpForo Forum174,0332,92220k+Unsafe Printing Function
#7WPtouch – Make your WordPress Website Mobile-Friendly171,46632550k+Text Domain Mismatch
#8Prime Slider Addons for Elementor183,500230100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#9Property Hive181,9576,0273k+Missing
#10Shopping Cart & eCommerce Store185,45917,2984k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#11WP Directory Kit182,1192,6172k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#12Element Pack – Widgets, Templates & Addons for Elementor199,448517100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#13Download Monitor194251,36480k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#14Event Organiser191,10654420k+Text Domain Mismatch
#15Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution191,218901100k+Exception Not Escaped
#16Search Atlas SEO – Premier SEO Plugin for One-Click WP Publishing & Integrated AI Optimization191,2952,6799k+Output Not Escaped
#17SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments195261,11990k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#18BetterDocs – AI Documentation, Knowledge Base, Docs, Wikis, FAQ with Chatbot205081,40630k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#19Brizy – Page Builder2058972070k+Output Not Escaped
#20Filter Everything — WordPress & WooCommerce Filters2056873050k+Output Not Escaped
#21GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform203,4353,580100k+Output Not Escaped
#22Link Library201,9411,39710k+Unsafe Printing Function
#23MAS Videos205191,6931k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#24Nimble Page Builder201,5911,68430k+Missing Arg Domain
#25Pix por Piggly (para Woocommerce)205471954k+Exception Not Escaped
#26bbPress219293,672100k+Non Prefixed Function Found
#27rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress213636338k+Non Prefixed Constant Found
#28Cost Calculator Builder2132276530k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#29Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More212,5721,2771m+Output Not Escaped
#30Envo Extra2187860020k+Text Domain Mismatch
#31ERP: Complete HR, Accounting & CRM Suite with Recruitment and WooCommerce CRM Support218295,9665k+Direct Query
#32Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More21521,959300k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#33JCH Optimize219531334k+Output Not Escaped
#34LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor218,3901,96410k+Text Domain Mismatch
#35MailChimp Subscribe Form, Optin Builder, PopUp Builder, Form Builder211,1333,0112k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#36Mapster WP Maps213,4402,9033k+Text Domain Mismatch
#37MotoPress Hotel Booking213,0611,03710k+Text Domain Mismatch
#38Points Management System For Gamification, Ranks, Badges, and Loyalty Rewards Program – myCred211,4693,33310k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#39Packeta218023338k+Exception Not Escaped
#40Landing Page Builder – Coming Soon page, Maintenance Mode, Lead Page, WordPress Landing Pages211,1732,9839k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#41Paid Membership Subscriptions – Effortless Memberships, Recurring Payments & Content Restriction211,9185,06510k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#42User Profile Builder – Beautiful User Registration Forms, User Profiles & User Role Editor216961,48350k+Recommended
#43Rocket Maintenance Mode & Coming Soon Page211,1761,4064k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#44Royal Addons for Elementor – Addons and Templates Kit for Elementor2113,0112,530600k+Text Domain Mismatch
#45Revive Social – Social Media Auto Post and Scheduling Automation Plugin2125542520k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#46WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce214,7215,06720k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#47Wise Chat214705065k+Output Not Escaped
#48Paysera Payment Gateway for WooCommerce211,8661957k+Exception Not Escaped
#49Booster for WooCommerce – PDF Invoices, Abandoned Cart, Variation Swatches & 100+ Tools217863,39530k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#50Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security211,5922,9735m+Output Not Escaped