readme_parser_warnings_no_short_description_present

readme parser warnings no short description present

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.

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsUpdatedTop Issue
#1Download Monitor194251,36480k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#2Pix por Piggly (para Woocommerce)205471954k+Exception Not Escaped
#3CallTrackingMetrics219232863k+Unsafe Printing Function
#4Captcha Them All213003236k+Output Not Escaped
#5Cost Calculator Builder2132276530k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#6Paysera Payment Gateway for WooCommerce211,8661957k+Exception Not Escaped
#7Borderless – Addons and Templates for Elementor224381,3885k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#8Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content225391,41910k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#9IMPress for IDX Broker221,0856367k+Text Domain Mismatch
#10Strong Testimonials2319239390k+Recommended
#11Payment Plugins for Stripe WooCommerce23529752100k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#12Cookie Banner for GDPR / CCPA – WPLP Cookie Consent241,2011,9129k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#13AF Companion – Starter Sites, Speed Booster & Growth Suite for Professional Publishing256651,48610k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#14FlatPM – Ad Manager, AdSense and Custom Code253,01755710k+Text Domain Mismatch
#15GeekyBot — AI Copilot, Chatbot, WooCommerce Lead Gen & Zero-Prompt Content25878636k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#16Sitemap by click5252861326k+Unsafe Printing Function
#17TemplateSpare – 1000+ WordPress Starter Templates & Full Site Migration Tool | 1-Click Import/Export & No-Code Builder257051,58710k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#18Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused Images and More!286543095k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#19SMTP for Amazon SES – YaySMTP301971223k+Exception Not Escaped
#20cformsII317775364k+Unsafe Printing Function
#21SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance3165115600k+Input Not Validated
#22WP Mobile Menu – The Mobile-Friendly Responsive Menu3299019580k+Output Not Escaped
#23Payment Plugins for PayPal WooCommerce3221412590k+Missing Translators Comment
#24PhonePe Payment Solutions337610510k+missing direct file access protection
#25Social LikeBox & Feed3439314110k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#26Montonio for WooCommerce344425710k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#27CartPops – High Converting Add To Cart Popup For WooCommerce35561874k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#28EasyTest – Simplify A/B Testing3597620k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#29WP Rocket | Simple LoadCSS Preloader357164k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#30Flat Preloader3540153k+Output Not Escaped
#31Kustom Checkout for WooCommerce358249710k+Dynamic Hookname Found
#32Klarna Order Management for WooCommerce35223710k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#33Lead Call Buttons35113816k+Output Not Escaped
#34One Page Express Companion351326510k+Output Not Escaped
#35OSM Map Widget for Elementor35183149k+Text Domain Mismatch
#36OT Flatsome Vertical Menu351262610k+Text Domain Mismatch
#37Perfecty Push Notifications352042134k+Not Prepared
#38Simple Image Sizes35537560k+Unsafe Printing Function
#39Materialis Companion36129676k+Unsafe Printing Function
#40Visual CSS Style Editor3628323340k+Output Not Escaped
#41Before After Image Comparison Slider for Elementor37904110k+Text Domain Mismatch
#42Booster Extension37282897k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#43AccessibleWP – Accessibility Toolbar383812620k+Text Domain Mismatch
#44Colorlib 404 Customizer3865156k+missing direct file access protection
#45One page checkout and layouts for woocommerce3883523k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#46Plugin Detective – Troubleshooting Conflicts3840445k+Output Not Escaped
#47Termly – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent Banner38549280k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#48Vertical News Scroller38118605k+Output Not Escaped
#49Zoho Campaigns3831293k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#50Birds Custom Login39196234k+Non Singular String Literal Domain