PluginScore

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.

References

Plugin header requirements

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsAddedUpdatedTop Issue
#1WPOSS阿里云对象存储19269315900Non-prefixed namespace
#2Cost Calculator Builder2032376620k+Non-prefixed global variable
#3Download Monitor204231,36780k+Non-prefixed hook name
#4Pix por Piggly (para Woocommerce)205471954k+Exception output is not escaped
#5Captcha Them All213003235k+Output is not escaped
#6Seamless Donations is Sunset216005142k+Text Domain Mismatch
#7Testerwp ecommerce companion218114361k+Text Domain Mismatch
#8IS-theme-companion213,5595111k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#9DirectoryPress – Business Directory And Classified Ad Listing224,7872,795700Text Domain Mismatch
#10History Log by click5226751,290400Direct Query
#11IMPress for IDX Broker221,0956367k+Text Domain Mismatch
#12Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress226591,4372k+Non-prefixed global variable
#13JCC Payment Gateway for Woocommerce222,2731,136600Text Domain Mismatch
#14Paysera Payment Gateway for WooCommerce221,8701987k+Exception output is not escaped
#15CallTrackingMetrics239222863k+Unsafe printing function
#16Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content235331,42010k+Non-prefixed global variable
#17Email Subscribers & Newsletters – Email Marketing, Post Notifications & Newsletter Plugin for WordPress235591,52550k+Non-prefixed hook name
#18Kenta Companion236571,4192k+Non-prefixed global variable
#19Revive.so – Bulk Rewrite and Republish Blog Posts23332228600Text Domain Mismatch
#20SMTP for Amazon SES – YaySMTP238931223k+Offloaded Content
#21Strong Testimonials2320140780k+Nonce verification recommended
#22The Pack Elementor addon235561,1802k+Non-prefixed global variable
#23Trinity Audio – Text to Speech AI audio player to convert content into audio231162302k+Non-prefixed global variable
#24Directory Listings WordPress plugin – uListing239471,5731k+Non-prefixed global variable
#25BuddyPress Group Email Subscription24513361k+Non-prefixed function
#26Filr – Secure document library245781,316700Non-prefixed global variable
#27RSVP and Event Management243456243k+Direct Query
#28Payment Plugins Braintree For WooCommerce247317552k+Output is not escaped
#29AF Companion – Starter Sites, Speed Booster & Growth Suite for Professional Publishing256711,50010k+Non-prefixed global variable
#30FlatPM – Ad Manager, AdSense and Custom Code253,01755710k+Text Domain Mismatch
#31Sitemap by click5252861326k+Unsafe printing function
#32TemplateSpare – 1000+ WordPress Starter Templates & Full Site Migration Tool | 1-Click Import/Export & No-Code Builder257021,58810k+Non-prefixed global variable
#33Payment Plugins for Stripe WooCommerce25350790100k+Non-prefixed global variable
#34ELEX WooCommerce Google Shopping (Google Product Feed)262262421k+Text Domain Mismatch
#35Product Table For WooCommerce26191858500Non-prefixed global variable
#36The School Management – Education & Learning ERP262,857800Non-prefixed global variable
#37Parcel Pro26171220500Output is not escaped
#38WP Flashy Marketing Automation264321862k+Text Domain Mismatch
#39Kustom Checkout for WooCommerce2712150310k+Dynamic hook name
#40Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused Images and More!286543094k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#41Opal Service28339329900Non-prefixed global variable
#42Payment Plugins for PayPal WooCommerce2823124780k+Non-prefixed hook name
#43WP ADA Compliance Check Basic287851773k+Text Domain Mismatch
#44WP Mapbox GL JS Maps281041191k+Output is not escaped
#45Accordion Slider Gallery293791421k+Text Domain Mismatch
#46Plugin BlueX for WooCommerce294412132k+Text Domain Mismatch
#47Everest Toolkit291451411k+Missing Translators Comment
#48SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance2991121600k+Input is not validated
#49Worldline Global Online Pay for WooCommerce29169117500Missing direct file access protection
#50BrightEdge Autopilot3010731500curl curl setopt