PluginScore

hidden_files

Hidden files included

The plugin package contains hidden files or directories that usually should not ship in a WordPress.org release.

critical weight

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

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsUpdatedTop Issue
#201Koko Analytics – Privacy-Friendly WordPress Analytics2416128060k+Short PHP open tag found
#202Mailchimp for WooCommerce24523663200k+Non-prefixed global variable
#203Mailjet Email Marketing2443520610k+Unsafe printing function
#204My Agile Privacy® – CMP, Cookie Consent & Privacy Tools241,1706747k+Text Domain Mismatch
#205Simple Newsletter Plugin – Noptin246659110k+Non-prefixed global variable
#206Pagar.me para WooCommerce245491165k+Text Domain Mismatch
#207Sailthru for WordPress242392662k+Non-prefixed global variable
#208Simple Social Media Share Buttons – Social Sharing for Everyone2446810120k+Output is not escaped
#209Smart Variations Images & Swatches for WooCommerce249901,4861k+Non-prefixed global variable
#210Tiered Pricing Table for WooCommerce246581,88110k+Non-prefixed global variable
#211Timber248512820k+Non-prefixed hook name
#212Ultimate Addons for Beaver Builder – Lite242,75148620k+Text Domain Mismatch
#213Vimeography: Vimeo Video Gallery WordPress Plugin24982125k+Nonce verification recommended
#214PDF Ink Lite – Free PDF Watermark & Password Protection242265612k+Non-prefixed global variable
#215WC Vendors – WooCommerce Multivendor, WooCommerce Marketplace, Product Vendors241685844k+Non-prefixed class
#216Country Based Payments for WooCommerce245311,2953k+Non-prefixed global variable
#217WP Layouts243491463k+Text Domain Mismatch
#218WSMS (formerly WP SMS) – SMS & MMS Notifications with OTP and 2FA for WooCommerce24911,7257k+Non-prefixed hook name
#219YayCurrency – WooCommerce Multi-Currency Switcher243736238k+Text Domain Mismatch
#220BuddyPress Docs252844217k+Nonce verification recommended
#221Fluid Checkout for WooCommerce – Lite2537084120k+Non-prefixed hook name
#222Frontend Post Submission Manager Lite – Frontend Posting WordPress Plugin251874932k+Non-prefixed global variable
#223Live Composer – Free WordPress Website Builder251,21642710k+Output is not escaped
#224Qyrr – simply and modern QR-Code creation255311,3122k+Non-prefixed global variable
#225ShopMagic – email automation2522814510k+Exception output is not escaped
#226Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website Builder for the Block Editor252533,2271m+Non-prefixed global variable
#227Ultimate Post Kit Addons for Elementor2518241230k+Missing nonce verification
#228weDocs: AI Powered Knowledge Base, Docs, Documentation, Wiki & AI Chatbot252795184k+Non-prefixed global variable
#229Wordfence Login Security2524841870k+Output is not escaped
#230FuseWP – WordPress User Sync to Email List & Marketing Automation (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, ActiveCampaign etc.)265914162k+Exception output is not escaped
#231Barion Payment Gateway for WooCommerce26712216k+Non-prefixed global variable
#232LoginWP (Formerly Peter's Login Redirect)2640127890k+Output is not escaped
#233Pressidium Cookie Consent262039510k+Exception output is not escaped
#234SP Move Login268812156k+Text Domain Mismatch
#235Visitors Online by BestWebSoft265122691k+Text Domain Mismatch
#236Cart Abandonment Recovery for WooCommerce – Recover Lost Sales with Automated Emails2651325300k+Direct Query
#237Accordions – Responsive Accordion & FAQ Plugin for WordPress275541581k+Text Domain Mismatch
#238Ray Enterprise Translation27876068k+Non-prefixed global variable
#239Login Security Solution272161544k+Output is not escaped
#240MakeCommerce for WooCommerce278264523k+Text Domain Mismatch
#241MLSImport – Download and synchronize real estate data from various MLS (Multiple Listing Services)271545515k+Non-prefixed global variable
#242Packlink PRO for WooCommerce2713015420k+Non-prefixed global variable
#243StoreGrowth: Smart Sales Booster for WooCommerce | BOGO, Upsells, Direct Checkout, Quick View, Side Cart27893772k+Non-prefixed global variable
#244WP Booking System – Booking Calendar2750255020k+Output is not escaped
#245WP Chat App27120274100k+Alternative PHP tag found
#246AForms — Form Builder for Price Calculator & Cost Estimation28564953k+Text Domain Mismatch
#247AJAX Login and Registration modal popup + inline form281572613k+Output is not escaped
#248Fluent Support – Helpdesk & Customer Support Ticket System285027110k+Direct Query
#249Kadence Starter Templates — Predesigned Website Templates28312215300k+Missing Arg Domain
#250Laposta Signup Basic28275662k+Output is not escaped