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

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsAddedUpdatedTop Issue
#451Gutena Recent Post Custom Tag9772800Missing Arg Domain
#452Remove Category Word From Title9733500Non-prefixed function
#453StylizedX – Variation Switcher Dark Mode for Full Site Editing (FSE) Themes97422k+block api version too low
#454Taxonomy List9726500Missing Version
#455Themes Artist Demo Importer977561k+Text Domain Mismatch
#456UnfoldWP Import Companion9757800Text Domain Mismatch
#457WP Sitemap Pages and Posts97271k+trademarked term
#458ACF Clone Repeater98121k+outdated tested upto header
#459Add Custom Header Images9824400Missing direct file access protection
#460Admin Sticky Sidebar9823800Missing direct file access protection
#461Advanced Image Styles98319k+Missing direct file access protection
#462Allow ePUB and MOBI formats upload98222k+Missing direct file access protection
#463Animated Blocks on Scroll98212k+outdated tested upto header
#464Chronological Posts98311k+Missing direct file access protection
#465Creativ Demo Importer98412k+Non-prefixed global variable
#466Disable Widget Block Editor9831400Missing direct file access protection
#467Map Block98256k+Missing direct file access protection
#468Easy remove item menu98337k+Discouraged text-domain loading
#469Emoji Autocomplete Gutenberg9825600trademarked term
#470Featured Image in Content9831800Missing direct file access protection
#471Gutena Tabs98626k+Missing Arg Domain
#472Hide Admin Toolbar98319k+Missing direct file access protection
#473Hatom/hentry remover (Fixes errors in Google Webmaster Tools)98221k+mismatched plugin name
#474Shortcodes for Divi982310k+Discouraged text-domain loading
#475Swift Switcher — Bulk & Custom Post Type Converter9815600Direct Query
#476TutorMate983210k+Missing Translators Comment