PluginScore

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
#101YITH WooCommerce Ajax Search224081,65930k+Non-prefixed global variable
#102Advanced Custom Fields: Extended231,885329100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#103Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)232,4561,2182m+Text Domain Mismatch
#104Advanced Product Labels for WooCommerce2392155920k+Text Domain Mismatch
#105AI Engine – The Chatbot, AI Framework & MCP for WordPress23413559100k+error log error log
#106Affiliate Super Assistent231,2802672k+Text Domain Mismatch
#107Autoptimize23288191800k+Output is not escaped
#108Kadence Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection231,053967700k+Missing Translators Comment
#109Brave Popup Builder – Popup, Optins, Lead Generation, Survey & Interactive Content2323829420k+error log print r
#110BuddyDrive237221,5971k+Non-prefixed global variable
#111Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress236111,05810k+Non-prefixed global variable
#112Captivate Sync231745571k+Non-prefixed global variable
#113Cart Notices for WooCommerce236504712k+Text Domain Mismatch
#114Classified Listing – AI-Powered Classified ads & Business Directory231551,8619k+Non-prefixed global variable
#115Content Views – Post Grid & Filter, Recent Posts, Category Posts … (Shortcode, Gutenberg Blocks, and Widgets for Elementor)23306587100k+Dynamic hook name
#116Dokan: AI Powered WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution – Build Your Own Amazon, eBay, Etsy2317082140k+Non-prefixed global variable
#117Easy Digital Downloads – eCommerce Payments and Subscriptions made easy233,72310,28340k+Non-prefixed namespace
#118Ecwid by Lightspeed Ecommerce Shopping Cart2333930720k+Missing direct file access protection
#119ElementsReady Addons for Elementor232316663k+Non-prefixed global variable
#120Everest Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form, Quiz, Survey & Custom Form Builder with AI233951,34290k+Non-prefixed global variable
#121Front End PM239782,2645k+Non-prefixed global variable
#122Futurio Extra2378720520k+Text Domain Mismatch
#123FV Flowplayer Video Player231,3111,45420k+Output is not escaped
#124GAinWP Google Analytics Integration for WordPress235251768k+Output is not escaped
#125GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress233,6622,97110k+Output is not escaped
#126Gmedia Photo Gallery233501,1217k+Non-prefixed global variable
#127Groundhogg — CRM, Newsletters, and Marketing Automation231529502k+Non-prefixed global variable
#128Happy Addons for Elementor23573444400k+Output is not escaped
#129Hunk Companion232,5446876k+Text Domain Mismatch
#130Iks Menu – WordPress Category Accordion Menu & FAQs236151,29310k+Non-prefixed global variable
#131Payment forms, Buy now buttons, and Invoicing System | GetPaid233701,2585k+Non-prefixed global variable
#132Jeg Kit for Elementor – Powerful Addons for Elementor, Widgets & Templates for WordPress2391693300k+Non-prefixed namespace
#133Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth232,8211,3033m+Text Domain Mismatch
#134Justified Gallery235891,4179k+Non-prefixed global variable
#135King Addons for Elementor – 80+ Elementor Widgets, 4 000+ Elementor Templates, WooCommerce, Mega Menu, Popup Builder231,8373,87810k+Non-prefixed global variable
#136KiviCare – Clinic & Patient Management System (EHR)232068502k+Direct Query
#137Masteriyo LMS – LMS Course Builder, Quizzes & Certificates231971,7485k+Non-prefixed global variable
#138Master Addons For Elementor – Widgets, Extensions, Theme Builder, Popup Builder & Template Kits235251,54130k+Non-prefixed global variable
#139MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin – for Online Courses and Education231,4194,87510k+Non-prefixed global variable
#140Media Library Assistant231,1443,94370k+Nonce verification recommended
#141MediaPress239045834k+Output is not escaped
#142MotoPress Appointment Booking232,3628572k+Text Domain Mismatch
#143MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar234,06548820k+Text Domain Mismatch
#144MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud236187643k+SQL query is not prepared
#145News Kit Addons For Elementor23654194k+Post Not In exclude
#146Next Active Directory Integration236832842k+Exception output is not escaped
#147Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery232,119986400k+Text Domain Mismatch
#148Ninja Forms – The Contact Form Builder That Grows With You237541,525600k+Nonce verification recommended
#149Issues and Series for Newspapers, Magazines, Publishers, Writers233467102k+Nonce verification recommended
#150Postie2340726110k+Output is not escaped