PluginScore

plugin_updater_detected

plugin updater detected

The plugin appears to include its own update or modification mechanism.

medium weight

Why It Shows Up

Plugin Check found updater code or code that modifies plugin files outside the normal WordPress.org update flow.

Why It Matters

Custom update mechanisms can bypass repository review, surprise site owners, or change executable code after installation.

How to Fix

  • Remove custom updater code from WordPress.org releases when it is not needed.
  • Do not rewrite plugin source files at runtime.
  • If remote updates are intentional outside WordPress.org, document the trust model and protect it with strong validation.

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsAddedUpdatedTop Issue
#101Advanced Form Integration — Connect Forms to 200+ Apps235,7834,68710k+wp function not compatible with requires wp
#102Advanced Product Labels for WooCommerce2392155920k+Text Domain Mismatch
#103Fullscreen Menu235371,2872k+Non-prefixed global variable
#104Autocomplete Address and Location Picker for WooCommerce236301,2992k+Non-prefixed global variable
#105BuddyDrive237221,5971k+Non-prefixed global variable
#106BuddyPress235849,012100k+Non-prefixed function
#107Announcement & Notification Banner – Bulletin239301,5762k+Non-prefixed global variable
#108Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress236111,06310k+Non-prefixed global variable
#109Cart Notices for WooCommerce236394742k+Text Domain Mismatch
#110Products Suggestions for WooCommerce23707505700Output is not escaped
#111Grid & Styler For Contact Form 7 And Divi235481,341500Non-prefixed global variable
#112All In One Login — Login Page Security and Customization for WordPress with Google reCAPTCHA, Social Login, Temporary Login, 2FA, and more.237501,35960k+Non-prefixed global variable
#113WPBot – AI ChatBot for Live Support, Lead Generation, AI Services234881,1625k+Non-prefixed global variable
#114Classified Listing – AI-Powered Classified ads & Business Directory231552,0749k+Non-prefixed global variable
#115Content Aware Sidebars – Fastest Widget Area Plugin239931,73830k+Non-prefixed global variable
#116Currency Exchange for WooCommerce23692505500Output is not escaped
#117Auto Post Cleaner237151,3781k+Non-prefixed global variable
#118Disable Bloat for WordPress & WooCommerce238631,32510k+Non-prefixed global variable
#119Easy Age Verify231,1382,6311k+Non-prefixed global variable
#120Easy Digital Downloads – eCommerce Payments and Subscriptions made easy233,72310,28340k+Non-prefixed namespace
#121Marijuana Age Verify231,1542,6301k+Non-prefixed global variable
#122Error Log Monitor236941,41420k+Non-prefixed global variable
#123Events Addon for Elementor237791,3397k+Non-prefixed global variable
#124Featured Images in RSS for Mailchimp & More237801,29920k+Non-prefixed global variable
#125Feed Them Social – Social Media Feeds, Video, and Photo Galleries2356353520k+Output is not escaped
#126Filr – Secure document library237751,317700Non-prefixed global variable
#127Finpose – Accounting for WooCommerce231,6491,307400Non-prefixed global variable
#128Image Photo Gallery Final Tiles Grid235781,50220k+Non-prefixed global variable
#129Five-Star Ratings Shortcode236041,317600Non-prefixed global variable
#130Front End PM239782,2645k+Non-prefixed global variable
#131Tracking and Consent Manager – WP Full Picture231,2803,2233k+Non-prefixed global variable
#132FV Flowplayer Video Player231,3111,45420k+Output is not escaped
#133GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress233,6212,74410k+Output is not escaped
#134Groundhogg — CRM, Newsletters, and Marketing Automation231369212k+Non-prefixed global variable
#135Iks Menu – WordPress Category Accordion Menu & FAQs236151,29310k+Non-prefixed global variable
#136Image Carousel For Divi235691,3091k+Non-prefixed global variable
#137Import from YML2397308400Non-prefixed global variable
#138Joli FAQ SEO – WordPress FAQ Plugin231,0831,526700Non-prefixed global variable
#139Justified Gallery235891,4178k+Non-prefixed global variable
#140Kenta Companion236571,4192k+Non-prefixed global variable
#141King Addons for Elementor – 80+ Elementor Widgets, 4 000+ Elementor Templates, WooCommerce, Mega Menu, Popup Builder231,8343,87710k+Non-prefixed global variable
#142LLMagnet – AI Visibility & AI SEO for Claude, ChatGPT & More236271,798400Non-prefixed global variable
#143Custom Login Page Customizer236871,40890k+Non-prefixed global variable
#144MailPoet – Newsletters, Email Marketing, and Automation23931718500k+Exception output is not escaped
#145Master Addons For Elementor – Widgets, Extensions, Theme Builder, Popup Builder & Template Kits235251,54130k+Non-prefixed global variable
#146Media Library File Download236151,2861k+Non-prefixed global variable
#147Menu Image, Icons made easy235911,406100k+Non-prefixed global variable
#148MotoPress Appointment Booking232,3628572k+Text Domain Mismatch
#149MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar234,06548820k+Text Domain Mismatch
#150Simple Newsletter Plugin – Noptin237159310k+Non-prefixed global variable