plugin_updater_detected
plugin updater detected
The plugin appears to include its own update or modification mechanism.
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
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Added | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #151 | Ocean Extra | 23 | 1,494 | 2,107 | 500k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #152 | Issues and Series for Newspapers, Magazines, Publishers, Writers | 23 | 346 | 710 | 2k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #153 | Gallery PhotoBlocks | 23 | 904 | 1,345 | 3k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #154 | Post to Google My Business (Google Business Profile) | 23 | 845 | 1,452 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #155 | PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry | 23 | 4,815 | 2,452 | 20k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #156 | Primary Addon for Elementor | 23 | 765 | 1,306 | 7k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #157 | Print My Blog – Print, PDF, & eBook Converter WordPress Plugin | 23 | 1,077 | 1,660 | 8k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #158 | Protect Admin | 23 | 606 | 1,300 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #159 | Radio Station by netmix® – Manage and play your Show Schedule in WordPress! | 23 | 934 | 3,619 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #160 | Read More Without Refresh | 23 | 955 | 1,347 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #161 | Read More WP | 23 | 570 | 1,311 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #162 | Real 3D Flipbook – 3D FlipBook, PDF FlipBook, PDF Viewer, PDF Embedder | 23 | 908 | 1,377 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #163 | Restaurant & Cafe Addon for Elementor | 23 | 889 | 1,326 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #164 | Schema | 23 | 1,173 | 245 | 40k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #165 | SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and Performant Security | 23 | 1,697 | 1,601 | 40k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #166 | Local Google Analytics for WordPress – caches external requests | 23 | 551 | 199 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #167 | Site Reviews | 23 | 1,626 | 604 | 60k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #168 | StreamWeasels Twitch Integration | 23 | 555 | 1,465 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #169 | Super Video player – Fully Customizable Video Player with Playlist | 23 | 1,135 | 1,634 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #170 | The Events Calendar | 23 | 3,509 | 3,850 | 700k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #171 | Product Options and Price Calculation Formulas for WooCommerce – Uni CPO | 23 | 2,514 | 1,929 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #172 | User Menus – Nav Menu Visibility | 23 | 531 | 1,298 | 80k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #173 | Checkout with Zelle on Woocommerce | 23 | 637 | 1,404 | 3k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #174 | Easy Appointment Booking & Scheduling System – Webba Booking Calendar | 23 | 1,618 | 3,378 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #175 | Widgets on Pages | 23 | 809 | 1,306 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #176 | Widgets for WooCommerce Products on Elementor | 23 | 1,659 | 1,454 | 3k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #177 | Germanized for WooCommerce | 23 | 224 | 1,296 | 70k+ | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #178 | WP All Import – Product Import for WooCommerce | 23 | 1,475 | 209 | 20k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #179 | StoreCustomizer – A plugin to Customize all WooCommerce Pages | 23 | 587 | 1,426 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #180 | WP Free SSL | 23 | 735 | 1,345 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #181 | FunnelKit Automations – Email Marketing Automation and CRM for WordPress & WooCommerce | 23 | 941 | 2,179 | 20k+ | SQL query is not prepared | ||
| #182 | Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking, Brute-Force Login Protection & File Scanning | 23 | 1,118 | 202 | 30k+ | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #183 | Dynamic Team Manager – Team Member Showcase with grid, slider, table Elementor widget & shortcode | 23 | 907 | 2,014 | 900 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #184 | Divi Gravity Forms (WP Tools) | 23 | 579 | 1,311 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #185 | Masonry Gallery & Posts For Divi (WP Tools) | 23 | 754 | 1,450 | 800 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #186 | WSW – Shopify WooCommerce / WordPress Integration and Migration | 23 | 1,449 | 1,612 | 500 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #187 | XT Ajax Add To Cart for WooCommerce | 23 | 1,003 | 1,690 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #188 | XT Quick View for WooCommerce | 23 | 1,079 | 1,829 | 400 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #189 | XT Variation Swatches for WooCommerce | 23 | 1,051 | 1,834 | 500 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #190 | YITH Essential Kit for WooCommerce #1 | 23 | 397 | 1,481 | 5k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #191 | YITH PayPal Express Checkout for WooCommerce | 23 | 387 | 1,443 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #192 | YITH WooCommerce Affiliates | 23 | 549 | 1,527 | 6k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #193 | YITH WooCommerce Ajax Product Filter | 23 | 463 | 1,527 | 80k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #194 | AcyMailing – An Ultimate Newsletter Plugin and Marketing Automation Solution for WordPress | 24 | 5,234 | 1,464 | 7k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #195 | Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin | 24 | 1,173 | 1,688 | 100k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #196 | Advanced Contact form 7 DB | 24 | 764 | 1,960 | 70k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #197 | Advanced iFrame | 24 | 887 | 1,120 | 40k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #198 | All Embed – Multi-Source Embed Widgets for Elementor | 24 | 729 | 1,310 | 600 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #199 | Starter Templates – AI-Powered Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg | 24 | 125 | 401 | 1m+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #200 | Atarim – Visual Feedback, Review & AI Collaboration | 24 | 765 | 442 | 1k+ | wp function not compatible with requires wp |
