hidden_files
Hidden files included
The plugin package contains hidden files or directories that usually should not ship in a WordPress.org release.
Why It Shows Up
Plugin Check found dotfiles, hidden folders, or operating-system metadata in the plugin ZIP.
Why It Matters
Hidden files can leak development metadata, repository configuration, local tooling state, or unexpected content.
How to Fix
- Exclude dotfiles and local metadata from the release build.
- Build release ZIPs from a clean export or packaging script.
- Keep only files required for the plugin to run, document itself, or provide distributed assets.
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Added | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | BulletProof Security | 0 | 5,048 | 4,949 | 20k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2 | JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate | 10 | 1,563 | 149 | 200k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #3 | Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email Logs: Gmail SMTP, Office 365, Outlook, Custom SMTP, and more | 15 | 45 | 166 | 500k+ | Database parameter is not escaped | ||
| #4 | Visual Composer Website Builder | 16 | 82 | 320 | 40k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #5 | MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter | 16 | 1,550 | 1,956 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #6 | AnyComment | 17 | 445 | 449 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #7 | RestroPress – Online Food Ordering System | 17 | 524 | 3,155 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #8 | Efí Bank | 17 | 886 | 553 | 400 | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #9 | Dynamic Team Manager – Team Member Showcase with grid, slider, table Elementor widget & shortcode | 17 | 922 | 2,014 | 900 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #10 | wpForo Forum | 17 | 4,048 | 2,922 | 20k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #11 | Pagopar – WooCommerce Gateway | 18 | 530 | 1,215 | 400 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #12 | Podlove Podcast Publisher | 18 | 2,354 | 1,433 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #13 | Property Hive | 18 | 1,957 | 6,027 | 3k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #14 | Realtyna Organic IDX plugin + WPL Real Estate | 18 | 930 | 3,636 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #15 | Shopping Cart & eCommerce Store | 18 | 5,373 | 17,466 | 3k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #16 | WPPizza – A Restaurant Plugin | 18 | 4,689 | 2,703 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #17 | Block Slider – Responsive Image Slider, Video Slider & Post Slider | 19 | 555 | 1,291 | 3k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #18 | Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution | 19 | 1,218 | 901 | 100k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #19 | Go Fetch Jobs (for WP Job Manager) | 19 | 1,410 | 1,741 | 700 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #20 | AI Infographic Maker | 19 | 1,383 | 599 | 600 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #21 | JetFormBuilder — Dynamic Blocks Form Builder | 19 | 2,103 | 1,604 | 80k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #22 | Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Bing Maps) | 19 | 3,275 | 3,228 | 9k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #23 | Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress | 19 | 1,900 | 877 | 100k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #24 | Netgsm | 19 | 334 | 308 | 1k+ | Setting is missing a sanitization callback | ||
| #25 | Razorpay Payment Button Plugin | 19 | 486 | 98 | 2k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #26 | Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) | 19 | 536 | 379 | 3m+ | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #27 | Membership Plugin – Kadence Memberships | 19 | 5,083 | 2,982 | 9k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #28 | Scrollsequence – Cinematic Scroll Image Animation Plugin | 19 | 878 | 1,528 | 4k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #29 | SendPress Newsletters | 19 | 2,293 | 1,422 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #30 | SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments | 19 | 533 | 1,149 | 80k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #31 | WP Email Template | 19 | 344 | 345 | 2k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #32 | WP Import Export Lite | 19 | 737 | 979 | 40k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #33 | WP Directory Kit | 19 | 1,504 | 2,638 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #34 | WPOSS阿里云对象存储 | 19 | 269 | 315 | 900 | Non-prefixed namespace | ||
| #35 | WPQiNiu七牛云对象存储 | 19 | 138 | 612 | 400 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #36 | AweBooking – Hotel Booking System | 20 | 309 | 514 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #37 | Brizy – Page Builder | 20 | 586 | 726 | 70k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #38 | Broadstreet | 20 | 434 | 273 | 700 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #39 | Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) | 20 | 736 | 2,112 | 900 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #40 | SysBasics Customize My Account for WooCommerce – Live My Account Customizer | 20 | 743 | 911 | 8k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #41 | Download Monitor | 20 | 423 | 1,364 | 80k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #42 | Event Espresso – Event Registration & Ticketing Sales | 20 | 12,698 | 2,135 | 600 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #43 | Event Organiser | 20 | 1,104 | 544 | 20k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #44 | GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform | 20 | 3,410 | 3,554 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #45 | GoUrl Bitcoin Payment Gateway & Paid Downloads & Membership | 20 | 1,832 | 720 | 700 | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #46 | Leaky Paywall | 20 | 322 | 789 | 600 | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #47 | Link Library | 20 | 1,942 | 1,394 | 10k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #48 | MBE eShip | 20 | 527 | 740 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #49 | Brevo – Email, SMS, Web Push, Chat, and more. | 20 | 460 | 646 | 100k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #50 | MAS Videos | 20 | 519 | 1,693 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable |
