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

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsUpdatedTop Issue
#101Radio Buttons for Taxonomies39402420k+Output Not Escaped
#102Eurobank WooCommerce Payment Gateway3962632k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#103WP SendGrid SMTP3999501k+Text Domain Mismatch
#104Free Cookie Notice & Consent Banner for Privacy Compliance (GDPR, CCPA, DSGVO and others)4039156k+missing direct file access protection
#105Sinatra Core40101158k+Output Not Escaped
#106Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard401714460k+Input Not Sanitized
#107Universal Honey Pot4023941k+Missing
#108Payment Gateway – nexi Alpha Bank for WooCommerce4028451k+Missing
#109WP Theme Test4021397k+Input Not Sanitized
#110Contact Form 7 Captcha41775100k+Missing Unslash
#111WP Permalink Translator4134212k+Unsafe Printing Function
#112List Custom Taxonomy Widget425259k+Output Not Escaped
#113WP Fingerprint4234479k+Direct Query
#114reCAPTCHA for MW WP Form43371430k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#115Ocean Modal Window44264410k+Output Not Escaped
#116Userback4713202k+Output Not Escaped
#117File Manager50427210k+missing direct file access protection
#118AVIF Uploader5150444k+Missing Arg Domain
#119Booqable Rental Plugin5181181k+wp function not compatible with requires wp
#120Swift SMTP (formerly Welcome Email Editor)5112627k+Missing
#121Better Admin Bar5427633k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#122Blockskit5433298k+Text Domain Mismatch
#123Sp*tify Play Button for WordPress5421153k+Text Domain Mismatch
#124ThemeinWP Import Companion5617144k+Unsafe Printing Function
#125Lazy Loader596249k+Recommended
#126Typebot591793k+Output Not Escaped
#127Mailster AmazonSES Integration6052252k+Missing Arg Domain
#128Disable Right Click For WP61151210k+Missing
#129Slide everything for Elementor619316k+Text Domain Mismatch
#130Add Meta Tag Keywords626151k+Missing
#131Wp Theme plugin Download6211162k+Output Not Escaped
#132Hide Admin Bar From Front End638171k+Input Not Validated
#133Order auto complete for WooCommerce6356221k+Text Domain Mismatch
#134Oceanwp sticky header6481310k+Missing
#135WP Term Order642266k+Recommended
#136Notibar – Notification Bar for WordPress6543608k+wp function not compatible with requires wp
#137WP Term Images664182k+Recommended
#138Custom CSS Pro671767k+Output Not Escaped
#139WP User Avatars6852020k+Input Not Sanitized
#140BestPrice Analytics Integration6936111k+Text Domain Mismatch
#141Shoppable Social Media Galleries by Sauce6913132k+Non Prefixed Function Found
#142Portfolio Post Type7071150k+Recommended
#143Bold Timeline Lite7122056110k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#144Print Bangla News7129172k+Output Not Escaped
#145SmartSMTP727372k+Recommended
#146EmailKit – Email Customizer for WooCommerce & WP73188170k+slow db query meta query
#147Under Construction Light731381k+Text Domain Mismatch
#148Post Grid Addon for Elementor74161310k+missing direct file access protection
#149Customize Twenty Seventeen7533192k+Text Domain Mismatch
#150Intuitive Custom Post Order751996400k+Direct Query