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
#3Download Monitor194251,36480k+Non-prefixed hook name
#4AI Infographic Maker191,517599600Output is not escaped
#5SysBasics Customize My Account for WooCommerce – Live My Account Customizer208759118k+Non-prefixed global variable
#6Remove Add to Cart WooCommerce206161,3784k+Non-prefixed global variable
#7WPJAM Basic203283564k+Output is not escaped
#8Points Management System For Gamification, Ranks, Badges, and Loyalty Rewards Program – myCred211,4693,33310k+Non-prefixed global variable
#9Landing Page Builder – Coming Soon page, Maintenance Mode, Lead Page, WordPress Landing Pages211,1732,9839k+Non-prefixed global variable
#10TotalPoll for Polls and Contests211,3661551k+Text Domain Mismatch
#11Author Website Templates – Create Writer, Author & Publisher Websites Easily227112,910500Non-prefixed global variable
#12Cart Lift – Abandoned Cart Recovery for WooCommerce and EDD226697691k+Output is not escaped
#13RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login223,6545,0618k+Non-prefixed global variable
#14Dynamic QR Code – generator222382086k+Missing direct file access protection
#15Heureka22557254400Exception output is not escaped
#16PagBank / PagSeguro Connect para WooCommerce225047574k+Non-prefixed global variable
#17SportsPress – Sports Club & League Manager224602,24210k+Non-prefixed global variable
#18Fraud Prevention For WooCommerce and EDD225721,3945k+Non-prefixed global variable
#19Advanced AJAX Product Filters222,6831,20550k+Text Domain Mismatch
#20WUPO Group Attributes for WooCommerce225921,391400Non-prefixed global variable
#21Disable Bloat for WordPress & WooCommerce238631,32510k+Non-prefixed global variable
#22DK PDF – WordPress PDF Generator237443353k+Exception output is not escaped
#23EventON – Events Calendar232,5851,0216k+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
#27Ibtana – Ecommerce Product Addons231,5471,7186k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#28Import from YML2397308400Non-prefixed global variable
#29Order Bump for WooCommerce231,7201,562600Output is not escaped
#30Pagination Styler for WooCommerce238114451k+Output is not escaped
#31Print My Blog – Print, PDF, & eBook Converter WordPress Plugin231,0771,6608k+Non-prefixed global variable
#32Radio Station by netmix® – Manage and play your Show Schedule in WordPress!239343,6191k+Non-prefixed global variable
#33Revive.so – Bulk Rewrite and Republish Blog Posts233322281k+Text Domain Mismatch
#34The Events Calendar233,5113,851700k+Text Domain Mismatch
#35WP Hotelier236931,6352k+Non-prefixed global variable
#36WP STAGING – WordPress Backup, Restore, Migration & Clone231,4941,550100k+Non-prefixed global variable
#37YITH Essential Kit for WooCommerce #1233971,4815k+Non-prefixed global variable
#38AcyMailing – An Ultimate Newsletter Plugin and Marketing Automation Solution for WordPress245,2341,4647k+Output is not escaped
#39Deployer for Git245411,336500Non-prefixed global variable
#40PixelYourSite – Your smart PIXEL (TAG) & API Manager241,1602,407500k+Non-prefixed namespace
#41RS WP Book Showcase – A Complete Book Catalogue & Library System249103431k+Text Domain Mismatch
#42Video Conferencing with Zoom241,10544010k+Unsafe printing function
#43Payment Gateway for PayPal on WooCommerce2415356110k+Nonce verification recommended
#44Store Exporter – Export WooCommerce Products, Orders, Subscriptions, Customers244801,2727k+Non-prefixed function
#45AI ChatBot for eCommerce – WoowBot24145528900Request data is not unslashed
#46YayCurrency – WooCommerce Multi-Currency Switcher243736238k+Text Domain Mismatch
#47MyFatoorah – WooCommerce25191892k+Output is not escaped
#48Notifications for Forms & WordPress Actions253092821k+Text Domain Mismatch
#49Seo Optimized Images255261,31610k+Non-prefixed global variable
#50ShopMagic – email automation2522814510k+Exception output is not escaped