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

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsUpdatedTop Issue
#1AnyComment174454495k+Output is not escaped
#2JetFormBuilder — Dynamic Blocks Form Builder172,0941,58890k+Text Domain Mismatch
#3Property Hive181,9576,0273k+Missing nonce verification
#4Shopping Cart & eCommerce Store185,45917,2984k+Non-prefixed global variable
#5Event Organiser191,10654420k+Text Domain Mismatch
#6Search Atlas SEO – Premier SEO Plugin for One-Click WP Publishing & Integrated AI Optimization191,2952,6799k+Output is not escaped
#7SendPress Newsletters192,2931,4222k+Output is not escaped
#8SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments195261,11990k+Non-prefixed global variable
#9WP Email Template193423502k+Exception output is not escaped
#10Brizy – Page Builder2058972070k+Output is not escaped
#11Cost Calculator Builder2132276530k+Non-prefixed global variable
#12Free Downloads WooCommerce214303594k+Output is not escaped
#13ERP: Complete HR, Accounting & CRM Suite with Recruitment and WooCommerce CRM Support218295,9665k+Direct Query
#14EventPrime – Events Calendar, Bookings and Tickets218724,2977k+Non-prefixed global variable
#15Royal Addons for Elementor – Addons and Templates Kit for Elementor2113,0112,530600k+Text Domain Mismatch
#16Professional Social Sharing Buttons, Icons & Related Posts – Shareaholic2132718110k+Output is not escaped
#17Revive Social – Social Media Auto Post and Scheduling Automation Plugin2125542520k+Non-prefixed hook name
#18WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce214,7215,06720k+Non-prefixed global variable
#19Booster for WooCommerce – PDF Invoices, Abandoned Cart, Variation Swatches & 100+ Tools217863,39530k+Non-prefixed global variable
#20Pay For Post with WooCommerce219601,4741k+Non-prefixed global variable
#21WP-Lister Lite for eBay216,6975,1292k+Output is not escaped
#22RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login223,6545,0618k+Non-prefixed global variable
#23WP Customer Area223,30894110k+Text Domain Mismatch
#24Download Manager222,2901,301100k+Output is not escaped
#25Estatik Real Estate Plugin223,04932510k+Text Domain Mismatch
#26Leyka222533,4452k+Request data is not unslashed
#27Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider22207323500k+Non-prefixed global variable
#28Newsletters222,9682,2482k+Text Domain Mismatch
#29Post SMTP – Complete Email Deliverability and SMTP Solution with Email Logs, Alerts, Backup SMTP & Mobile App221,5812,326300k+Non-prefixed global variable
#30Social Sharing Plugin – Sassy Social Share221,689233100k+wp function not compatible with requires wp
#31Seraphinite Accelerator2259425550k+Output is not escaped
#32WCFM Marketplace – Multivendor Marketplace for WooCommerce221,9371,96910k+Non-prefixed global variable
#33Simple Shopping Cart2279653610k+Unsafe printing function
#34Advanced Custom Fields: Extended231,885329100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#35Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)232,4561,2182m+Text Domain Mismatch
#36Ecwid by Lightspeed Ecommerce Shopping Cart2333930720k+Missing direct file access protection
#37Essential Real Estate235295,0608k+Non-prefixed global variable
#38Flexmls® IDX Plugin231,2689571k+Output is not escaped
#39Form Maker by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder234,7461,27930k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#40FV Flowplayer Video Player231,3111,45420k+Output is not escaped
#41Payment forms, Buy now buttons, and Invoicing System | GetPaid233701,2585k+Non-prefixed global variable
#42IP Geo Block233995899k+Output is not escaped
#43Link Whisper Free233,8825,30330k+Text Domain Mismatch
#44MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar234,06548820k+Text Domain Mismatch
#45Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery234,1591,553100k+Output is not escaped
#46PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry234,8072,39420k+Output is not escaped
#47Premium Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Patterns & Templates231413082k+Non-prefixed function
#48Seriously Simple Podcasting2354862730k+Non-prefixed hook name
#49Smart Slider 323261268800k+Non-prefixed global variable
#50UsersWP – Front-end login form, User Registration, User Profile & Members Directory plugin for WP236952,43420k+Non-prefixed hook name