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

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsUpdatedTop Issue
#101Poptics – Popup Builder, Email Opt-ins, Exit-Intent & WooCommerce Popups Sales3759642k+SQL query is not prepared
#102Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails3722246100k+Output is not escaped
#103Affiliate Sales in Google Analytics and other tools3724841k+Request data is not unslashed
#104Variation Swatches for WooCommerce379210310k+Output is not escaped
#105Wordable – Export Google Docs to WordPress3747632k+Output is not escaped
#106Quick Download Button38341232k+Non-prefixed global variable
#107Remove WordPress Overhead3864471k+Text Domain Mismatch
#108LinkBoss – Semantic AI Internal Linking3828572k+Missing Arg Domain
#109Slickstream: Engagement and Conversions38100192k+Output is not escaped
#110Sticky Header Effects for Elementor3824371300k+Text Domain Mismatch
#111Variation Swatches for WooCommerce – Color, Image & Button Swatches3845642k+Output is not escaped
#112Additional Order Filters for WooCommerce39792552k+Nonce verification recommended
#113Culqi39571881k+Text Domain Mismatch
#114First Order Discount Woocommerce3955301k+Output is not escaped
#115Kikote – Location Picker at Checkout & Google Address AutoFill Plugin for WooCommerce3976641k+Missing Translators Comment
#116Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage or Custom Page with Logs39275310k+Nonce verification recommended
#117Uptolike Social Share Buttons3938334k+Output is not escaped
#118Image Alt Text4079979k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#119Where Did You Hear About Us Checkout Field for WooCommerce4057661k+Output is not escaped
#120Sentry for WordPress40804010k+Text Domain Mismatch
#121Alma – Pay in installments or later for WooCommerce41116681k+Exception output is not escaped
#122Social Sharing Plugin – Kiwi4123804k+Non-prefixed global variable
#123Prepare New Version4253246k+Output is not escaped
#124XML Sitemap & Google News47270224100k+Non-prefixed global variable
#125Category Posts in Custom Menu4919182k+Output is not escaped
#126PDF Invoices & Packing Slips for WooCommerce – Challan49561513k+Non-prefixed global variable
#127Server Info – System Health & Diagnostics Suite5015463k+Input is not sanitized
#128VK Filter Search5135716k+Nonce verification recommended
#129YayMail – WooCommerce Email Customizer5116378850k+Non-prefixed global variable
#130Request a Quote for WooCommerce – Get a Quote Button5225126k+Output is not escaped
#131Metronet Tag Manager52173620k+Input is not validated
#132WP Secure Maintenance5228181k+Output is not escaped
#133aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User Dashboard Builder, Popup Builder, Form Builder & Animation Builder5483822k+Non-prefixed global variable
#134MAS Brands for WooCommerce56801510k+Text Domain Mismatch
#135Export & Import WPBakery Page Builder5612209k+Missing nonce verification
#136User Profile Picture57425440k+Non-prefixed hook name
#137File Upload For WPForms – Filenzo598161k+Output is not escaped
#138Variation Swatches for WooCommerce591164300k+Non-prefixed global variable
#139WPB Popup for Contact Form 7 – Showing Contact Form 7 Popup on Button Click602196k+Output is not escaped
#140Slide everything for Elementor619316k+Text Domain Mismatch
#141WooCommerce Product Fees626252k+Missing nonce verification
#142PayPing Gateway For Woocommerce6311401k+Non-prefixed hook name
#143Phone Validator for WooCommerce638331k+Missing nonce verification
#144Embed Google Fonts642875k+Output is not escaped
#145Inactive Logout64307110k+Non-prefixed global variable
#146Inline Related Posts641739100k+Nonce verification recommended
#147Add to Cart Text Changer and Customize Button, Add Custom Icon6587182k+Text Domain Mismatch
#148Return Refund and Exchange For WooCommerce65216534k+Non-prefixed global variable
#149AI Product Gallery Slider for WooCommerce, Slider, Zoom, Video & Variation Images – WPBean65264162k+Text Domain Mismatch
#150Flexible Product Fields (WooCommerce Product Addons) – WooCommerce Product Page Editor66599810k+Non-prefixed global variable