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
#6Seamless Donations is Sunset216005142k+Text Domain Mismatch
#7Paysera Payment Gateway for WooCommerce211,8661957k+Exception Not Escaped
#8Borderless – Addons and Templates for Elementor224381,3885k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#9Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content225391,41910k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#10IMPress for IDX Broker221,0856367k+Text Domain Mismatch
#11Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress226591,4372k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#12Kenta Companion236571,4192k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#13RSVP and Event Management233466223k+Direct Query
#14Strong Testimonials2319239390k+Recommended
#15The Pack Elementor addon235561,1802k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#16Trinity Audio – Text to Speech AI audio player to convert content into audio231192272k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#17Payment Plugins for Stripe WooCommerce23529752100k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#18Cookie Banner for GDPR / CCPA – WPLP Cookie Consent241,2011,9129k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#19Payment Plugins Braintree For WooCommerce247317552k+Output Not Escaped
#20AF Companion – Starter Sites, Speed Booster & Growth Suite for Professional Publishing256651,48610k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#21FlatPM – Ad Manager, AdSense and Custom Code253,01755710k+Text Domain Mismatch
#22GeekyBot — AI Copilot, Chatbot, WooCommerce Lead Gen & Zero-Prompt Content25878636k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#23Sitemap by click5252861326k+Unsafe Printing Function
#24TemplateSpare – 1000+ WordPress Starter Templates & Full Site Migration Tool | 1-Click Import/Export & No-Code Builder257051,58710k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#25Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused Images and More!286543095k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#26WP ADA Compliance Check Basic287851773k+Text Domain Mismatch
#27Plugin BlueX for WooCommerce294312162k+Text Domain Mismatch
#28SMTP for Amazon SES – YaySMTP301971223k+Exception Not Escaped
#29cformsII317775364k+Unsafe Printing Function
#30EnvoThemes Demo Import312211403k+Output Not Escaped
#31SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance3165115600k+Input Not Validated
#32Image Slider Slideshow324091712k+Text Domain Mismatch
#33WP Mobile Menu – The Mobile-Friendly Responsive Menu3299019580k+Output Not Escaped
#34Payment Plugins for PayPal WooCommerce3221412590k+Missing Translators Comment
#35DJ-Accessibility – Accessibility Plugin33370483k+Text Domain Mismatch
#36PhonePe Payment Solutions337610510k+missing direct file access protection
#37Social LikeBox & Feed3439314110k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#38Montonio for WooCommerce344425710k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#39zipMoney(Zip Co) Payments Plugin for WooCommerce34147702k+Text Domain Mismatch
#40CartPops – High Converting Add To Cart Popup For WooCommerce35561874k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#41EasyTest – Simplify A/B Testing3597620k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#42Nexi Checkout35453113k+Dynamic Hookname Found
#43WP Rocket | Simple LoadCSS Preloader357164k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#44Flat Preloader3540153k+Output Not Escaped
#45Kustom Checkout for WooCommerce358249710k+Dynamic Hookname Found
#46Klarna Order Management for WooCommerce35223710k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#47Lead Call Buttons35113816k+Output Not Escaped
#48One Page Express Companion351326510k+Output Not Escaped
#49OSM Map Widget for Elementor35183149k+Text Domain Mismatch
#50OT Flatsome Vertical Menu351262610k+Text Domain Mismatch