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.
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
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Download Monitor | 19 | 425 | 1,364 | 80k+ | Non Prefixed Hookname Found | |
| #2 | Pix por Piggly (para Woocommerce) | 20 | 547 | 195 | 4k+ | Exception Not Escaped | |
| #3 | CallTrackingMetrics | 21 | 923 | 286 | 3k+ | Unsafe Printing Function | |
| #4 | Captcha Them All | 21 | 300 | 323 | 6k+ | Output Not Escaped | |
| #5 | Cost Calculator Builder | 21 | 322 | 765 | 30k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #6 | Seamless Donations is Sunset | 21 | 600 | 514 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | |
| #7 | Paysera Payment Gateway for WooCommerce | 21 | 1,866 | 195 | 7k+ | Exception Not Escaped | |
| #8 | Borderless – Addons and Templates for Elementor | 22 | 438 | 1,388 | 5k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #9 | Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content | 22 | 539 | 1,419 | 10k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #10 | IMPress for IDX Broker | 22 | 1,085 | 636 | 7k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | |
| #11 | Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress | 22 | 659 | 1,437 | 2k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #12 | Kenta Companion | 23 | 657 | 1,419 | 2k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #13 | RSVP and Event Management | 23 | 346 | 622 | 3k+ | Direct Query | |
| #14 | Strong Testimonials | 23 | 192 | 393 | 90k+ | Recommended | |
| #15 | The Pack Elementor addon | 23 | 556 | 1,180 | 2k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #16 | Trinity Audio – Text to Speech AI audio player to convert content into audio | 23 | 119 | 227 | 2k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #17 | Payment Plugins for Stripe WooCommerce | 23 | 529 | 752 | 100k+ | Non Prefixed Hookname Found | |
| #18 | Cookie Banner for GDPR / CCPA – WPLP Cookie Consent | 24 | 1,201 | 1,912 | 9k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #19 | Payment Plugins Braintree For WooCommerce | 24 | 731 | 755 | 2k+ | Output Not Escaped | |
| #20 | AF Companion – Starter Sites, Speed Booster & Growth Suite for Professional Publishing | 25 | 665 | 1,486 | 10k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #21 | FlatPM – Ad Manager, AdSense and Custom Code | 25 | 3,017 | 557 | 10k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | |
| #22 | GeekyBot — AI Copilot, Chatbot, WooCommerce Lead Gen & Zero-Prompt Content | 25 | 87 | 863 | 6k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #23 | Sitemap by click5 | 25 | 286 | 132 | 6k+ | Unsafe Printing Function | |
| #24 | TemplateSpare – 1000+ WordPress Starter Templates & Full Site Migration Tool | 1-Click Import/Export & No-Code Builder | 25 | 705 | 1,587 | 10k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #25 | Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused Images and More! | 28 | 654 | 309 | 5k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | |
| #26 | WP ADA Compliance Check Basic | 28 | 785 | 177 | 3k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | |
| #27 | Plugin BlueX for WooCommerce | 29 | 431 | 216 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | |
| #28 | SMTP for Amazon SES – YaySMTP | 30 | 197 | 122 | 3k+ | Exception Not Escaped | |
| #29 | cformsII | 31 | 777 | 536 | 4k+ | Unsafe Printing Function | |
| #30 | EnvoThemes Demo Import | 31 | 221 | 140 | 3k+ | Output Not Escaped | |
| #31 | SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance | 31 | 65 | 115 | 600k+ | Input Not Validated | |
| #32 | Image Slider Slideshow | 32 | 409 | 171 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | |
| #33 | WP Mobile Menu – The Mobile-Friendly Responsive Menu | 32 | 990 | 195 | 80k+ | Output Not Escaped | |
| #34 | Payment Plugins for PayPal WooCommerce | 32 | 214 | 125 | 90k+ | Missing Translators Comment | |
| #35 | DJ-Accessibility – Accessibility Plugin | 33 | 370 | 48 | 3k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | |
| #36 | PhonePe Payment Solutions | 33 | 76 | 105 | 10k+ | missing direct file access protection | |
| #37 | Social LikeBox & Feed | 34 | 393 | 141 | 10k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | |
| #38 | Montonio for WooCommerce | 34 | 44 | 257 | 10k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #39 | zipMoney(Zip Co) Payments Plugin for WooCommerce | 34 | 147 | 70 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | |
| #40 | CartPops – High Converting Add To Cart Popup For WooCommerce | 35 | 56 | 187 | 4k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #41 | EasyTest – Simplify A/B Testing | 35 | 9 | 76 | 20k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #42 | Nexi Checkout | 35 | 45 | 311 | 3k+ | Dynamic Hookname Found | |
| #43 | WP Rocket | Simple LoadCSS Preloader | 35 | 7 | 16 | 4k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #44 | Flat Preloader | 35 | 40 | 15 | 3k+ | Output Not Escaped | |
| #45 | Kustom Checkout for WooCommerce | 35 | 82 | 497 | 10k+ | Dynamic Hookname Found | |
| #46 | Klarna Order Management for WooCommerce | 35 | 22 | 37 | 10k+ | Non Prefixed Hookname Found | |
| #47 | Lead Call Buttons | 35 | 113 | 81 | 6k+ | Output Not Escaped | |
| #48 | One Page Express Companion | 35 | 132 | 65 | 10k+ | Output Not Escaped | |
| #49 | OSM Map Widget for Elementor | 35 | 183 | 14 | 9k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | |
| #50 | OT Flatsome Vertical Menu | 35 | 126 | 26 | 10k+ | Text Domain Mismatch |
