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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 System175243,1551k+Non-prefixed global variable
#3Property Hive181,9576,0273k+Missing nonce verification
#4Shopping Cart & eCommerce Store185,37317,4663k+Non-prefixed global variable
#5JetFormBuilder — Dynamic Blocks Form Builder192,1031,60480k+Text Domain Mismatch
#6SendPress Newsletters192,2931,4221k+Output is not escaped
#7SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments195331,14980k+Non-prefixed global variable
#8WP Email Template193443452k+Exception output is not escaped
#9Brizy – Page Builder2058672670k+Output is not escaped
#10Event Organiser201,10454420k+Text Domain Mismatch
#11Better Messages – Chat Rooms, Group Chat, Private Messages & AI Chat Bots211,6212,03310k+Direct Query
#12Cost Calculator Builder2132276620k+Non-prefixed global variable
#13Free Downloads WooCommerce214303594k+Output is not escaped
#14EventPrime – Events Calendar, Bookings and Tickets218734,3087k+Non-prefixed global variable
#15Leyka212573,4462k+Request data is not unslashed
#16Royal Addons for Elementor – Addons and Templates Kit for Elementor2113,0112,530600k+Text Domain Mismatch
#17Professional Social Sharing Buttons, Icons & Related Posts – Shareaholic2132718110k+Output is not escaped
#18Revive Social – Social Media Auto Post and Scheduling Automation Plugin2125643120k+Non-prefixed hook name
#19Buckaroo Woocommerce Payments Plugin216383212k+Exception output is not escaped
#20WooCommerce211,3436,2127m+Non-prefixed global variable
#21Booster for WooCommerce – PDF Invoices, Abandoned Cart, Variation Swatches & 100+ Tools217863,39330k+Non-prefixed global variable
#22Pay For Post with WooCommerce219581,4771k+Non-prefixed global variable
#23WP-Lister Lite for eBay216,6965,1282k+Output is not escaped
#24wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin211,8121,43270k+Output is not escaped
#25RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login223,6525,1348k+Non-prefixed global variable
#26Download Manager222,5131,459100k+Output is not escaped
#27Estatik Real Estate Plugin223,08432510k+Text Domain Mismatch
#28Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, and more!224,7165,69070k+Output is not escaped
#29Search Atlas SEO – Premier SEO Plugin for One-Click WP Publishing & Integrated AI Optimization221,3062,8188k+Output is not escaped
#30Newsletters222,9772,2612k+Text Domain Mismatch
#31Post SMTP – Complete Email Deliverability and SMTP Solution with Email Logs, Alerts, Backup SMTP & Mobile App221,5812,326300k+Non-prefixed global variable
#32Premium Addons for Elementor – Elementor Templates, Widgets & MCP Tools222081,135700k+Non-prefixed hook name
#33Social Sharing Plugin – Sassy Social Share221,689233100k+wp function not compatible with requires wp
#34Seraphinite Accelerator2259525550k+Output is not escaped
#35UpStream: a Project Management Plugin for WordPress22683703600Non-prefixed global variable
#36WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce224,7315,05720k+Non-prefixed global variable
#37WCFM Marketplace – Multivendor Marketplace for WooCommerce221,9502,10810k+Non-prefixed global variable
#38Simple Shopping Cart2280054110k+Unsafe printing function
#39Advanced Custom Fields: Extended231,885329100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#40Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)232,4721,2392m+Text Domain Mismatch
#41Ecwid by Lightspeed Ecommerce Shopping Cart2333930720k+Missing direct file access protection
#42Email Subscribers & Newsletters – Email Marketing, Post Notifications & Newsletter Plugin for WordPress236531,51050k+Non-prefixed hook name
#43ERP: Complete HR, Accounting & CRM Suite Built for WooCommerce238285,9685k+Direct Query
#44Essential Real Estate235295,0607k+Non-prefixed global variable
#45Flexmls® IDX Plugin231,2689571k+Output is not escaped
#46FV Flowplayer Video Player231,3111,45410k+Output is not escaped
#47Groovy Menu Plugin (Free)231,7292834k+Text Domain Mismatch
#48Houzez Property Feed231,4161,5851k+Text Domain Mismatch
#49Payment forms, Buy now buttons, and Invoicing System | GetPaid233901,2665k+Non-prefixed global variable
#50IP Geo Block233995898k+Output is not escaped