PluginScore

readme_mismatched_header_requires

readme mismatched header requires

The plugin readme contains metadata or formatting that WordPress.org may not parse as intended.

high weight

Why It Shows Up

Plugin Check found readme headers, sections, tags, contributors, language, or formatting that do not match repository expectations.

Why It Matters

The readme powers the WordPress.org plugin page. Parser issues can hide important metadata, show stale compatibility, or reduce discoverability.

How to Fix

  • Use standard readme headers and section names.
  • Keep short descriptions, tags, contributors, Requires at least, Requires PHP, Tested up to, and Stable tag valid and current.
  • Run the readme through Plugin Check again after editing.

References

Plugin header requirements

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsAddedUpdatedTop Issue
#1MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter161,5501,9561k+Non-prefixed global variable
#2Block Slider – Responsive Image Slider, Video Slider & Post Slider195551,2913k+Non-prefixed global variable
#3AI Infographic Maker191,383599600Output is not escaped
#4WPJAM Basic193253464k+Output is not escaped
#5SysBasics Customize My Account for WooCommerce – Live My Account Customizer207439118k+Non-prefixed global variable
#6Download Monitor204231,36480k+Non-prefixed hook name
#7Pronamic Pay202661,0782k+Non-prefixed global variable
#8Remove Add to Cart WooCommerce206161,3784k+Non-prefixed global variable
#9Ibtana – Ecommerce Product Addons211,5481,7186k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#10Points Management System For Gamification, Ranks, Badges, and Loyalty Rewards Program – myCred211,4813,34410k+Non-prefixed global variable
#11Landing Page Builder – Coming Soon page, Maintenance Mode, Lead Page, WordPress Landing Pages211,1202,9139k+Non-prefixed global variable
#12TotalPoll for Polls and Contests211,3661551k+Text Domain Mismatch
#13Author Website Templates – Create Writer, Author & Publisher Websites Easily227112,910500Non-prefixed global variable
#14Cart Lift – Abandoned Cart Recovery for WooCommerce and EDD226697691k+Output is not escaped
#15RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login223,6525,1458k+Non-prefixed global variable
#16Dynamic QR Code – generator222382085k+Missing direct file access protection
#17PagBank / PagSeguro Connect para WooCommerce225057574k+Non-prefixed global variable
#18Fraud Prevention For WooCommerce and EDD225721,3945k+Non-prefixed global variable
#19Advanced AJAX Product Filters222,8401,25250k+Text Domain Mismatch
#20Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads234,267812300k+Output is not escaped
#21Disable Bloat for WordPress & WooCommerce238631,32510k+Non-prefixed global variable
#22DK PDF – WordPress PDF Generator237443353k+Exception output is not escaped
#23EventON – Events Calendar232,5911,0276k+Text Domain Mismatch
#24Feed Them Social – Social Media Feeds, Video, and Photo Galleries2356353520k+Output is not escaped
#25Five-Star Ratings Shortcode236041,317600Non-prefixed global variable
#26Tracking and Consent Manager – WP Full Picture231,2803,2233k+Non-prefixed global variable
#27Order Bump for WooCommerce231,7201,562600Output is not escaped
#28Print My Blog – Print, PDF, & eBook Converter WordPress Plugin231,0771,6608k+Non-prefixed global variable
#29Radio Station by netmix® – Manage and play your Show Schedule in WordPress!239343,6191k+Non-prefixed global variable
#30Revive.so – Bulk Rewrite and Republish Blog Posts23332228600Text Domain Mismatch
#31SportsPress – Sports Club & League Manager234592,24610k+Non-prefixed global variable
#32The Events Calendar233,5073,849600k+Text Domain Mismatch
#33WP Hotelier236931,6352k+Non-prefixed global variable
#34WP STAGING – WordPress Backups, Restore, Migration & Clone231,5231,670100k+Non-prefixed global variable
#35YITH Essential Kit for WooCommerce #1233971,4814k+Non-prefixed global variable
#36Broken Link Checker24693629500k+Output is not escaped
#37Deployer for Git245411,348500Non-prefixed global variable
#38PixelYourSite – Your smart PIXEL (TAG) & API Manager241,5782,901500k+Non-prefixed namespace
#39RS WP Book Showcase – A Complete Book Catalogue & Library System249103431k+Text Domain Mismatch
#40Slider Hero with Video Background, Animation24449033k+Non-prefixed hook name
#41Video Conferencing with Zoom241,10544010k+Unsafe printing function
#42Store Exporter – Export WooCommerce Products, Orders, Subscriptions, Customers244821,2767k+Non-prefixed function
#43AI ChatBot for WooCommerce – WoowBot241445271k+Request data is not unslashed
#44MyFatoorah – WooCommerce25191892k+Output is not escaped
#45Seo Optimized Images255261,31610k+Non-prefixed global variable
#46ShopMagic – email automation for WordPress2522814810k+Exception output is not escaped
#47WFatture for WooCommerce Fattureincloud25229774800Non-prefixed global variable
#48YayCurrency – WooCommerce Multi-Currency Switcher252985428k+Text Domain Mismatch
#49Event Monster – Event Manager, Event Booking, Event Ticket & Registration26804848600Non-prefixed global variable
#50Happy FAQs – WordPress FAQ and Product FAQ26724351k+Non-prefixed function