PluginScore

readme_parser_warnings_trimmed_section_changelog

readme parser warnings trimmed section changelog

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
#1AnyComment174454495k+Output is not escaped
#2RestroPress – Online Food Ordering System175353,2341k+Non-prefixed global variable
#3Shopping Cart & eCommerce Store177,49217,5543k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4JetFormBuilder — Dynamic Blocks Form Builder182,1311,62380k+Text Domain Mismatch
#5SendPress Newsletters192,2931,4221k+Output is not escaped
#6SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments195411,14680k+Non-prefixed global variable
#7WP Email Template193443452k+Exception output is not escaped
#8Brizy – Page Builder2058572660k+Output is not escaped
#9Cost Calculator Builder2032376620k+Non-prefixed global variable
#10Event Organiser201,10454420k+Text Domain Mismatch
#11EventPrime – Events Calendar, Bookings, Tickets & AI208464,2247k+Non-prefixed global variable
#12Booster for WooCommerce – PDF Invoices, Abandoned Cart, Variation Swatches & 100+ Tools207873,41630k+Non-prefixed global variable
#13Premium Packages – Sell Digital Products Securely202,0432,2992k+Non-prefixed global variable
#14Better Messages – Chat Rooms, Group Chat, Private Messages & AI Chat Bots211,6732,18010k+Direct Query
#15Leyka212573,4462k+Request data is not unslashed
#16Royal Addons for Elementor – Addons and Templates Kit for Elementor2112,9982,344600k+Text Domain Mismatch
#17Professional Social Sharing Buttons, Icons & Related Posts – Shareaholic2132718110k+Output is not escaped
#18Revive Social – Social Media Auto Post and Scheduling Automation Plugin2125443520k+Non-prefixed hook name
#19WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce214,7145,05920k+Non-prefixed global variable
#20WCFM Marketplace – Multivendor Marketplace for WooCommerce211,9482,10810k+Non-prefixed global variable
#21Pay For Post with WooCommerce219581,4771k+Non-prefixed global variable
#22WP-Lister Lite for eBay216,7015,1402k+Output is not escaped
#23RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login223,6555,1607k+Non-prefixed global variable
#24Double Opt-In for Contact Form 7 – Secure, GDPR-Compliant Email Verification223524911k+SQL query is not prepared
#25Download Manager222,4361,489100k+Output is not escaped
#26Free Downloads WooCommerce224283524k+Output is not escaped
#27ERP: Complete HR, Accounting & CRM Suite Built for WooCommerce228305,9785k+Direct Query
#28Estatik Real Estate Plugin223,09132910k+Text Domain Mismatch
#29Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, Appointments and more!224,7305,71460k+Output is not escaped
#30Groundhogg — CRM, Newsletters, and Marketing Automation221029012k+Non-prefixed global variable
#31Event Booking Manager for WooCommerce – Sell Tickets, Event Registration, RSVP & Event Calendar221,0852,7777k+Non-prefixed global variable
#32Search Atlas SEO – OTTO AI SEO Automation for WordPress221,4032,8788k+Output is not escaped
#33Newsletters222,9862,2542k+Text Domain Mismatch
#34Post SMTP – Complete Email Deliverability and SMTP Solution with Email Logs, Alerts, Backup SMTP & Mobile App221,6022,342300k+Non-prefixed global variable
#35ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities223352,4435k+Non-prefixed global variable
#36Social Sharing Plugin – Sassy Social Share221,689233100k+wp function not compatible with requires wp
#37Seraphinite Accelerator2258724350k+Output is not escaped
#38UpStream: a Project Management Plugin for WordPress22683703500Non-prefixed global variable
#39Product Table & List Builder for WooCommerce221,3622,15310k+Non-prefixed global variable
#40Simple Shopping Cart2280054110k+Unsafe printing function
#41Advanced Custom Fields: Extended231,885329100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#42Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)232,4691,2482m+Text Domain Mismatch
#43Starter Templates: AI-Powered Website Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg231284061m+Non-prefixed hook name
#44Content Egg – Affiliate Product Importer & Price Comparison231,5561,56310k+Non-prefixed global variable
#45Email Subscribers & Newsletters – Email Marketing, Post Notifications & Newsletter Plugin for WordPress235591,52550k+Non-prefixed hook name
#46Essential Real Estate235295,0607k+Non-prefixed global variable
#47Flexmls® IDX Plugin231,2701,0441k+Output is not escaped
#48Form Maker by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder234,7401,27930k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#49FV Flowplayer Video Player231,2801,45610k+Output is not escaped
#50Groovy Menu Plugin (Free)231,7292834k+Text Domain Mismatch