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
#51VK All in One Expansion Unit231,026518100k+Output is not escaped
#52Product Table & List Builder For WooCommerce231,3612,05910k+Non-prefixed global variable
#53FunnelKit Automations – Email Marketing Automation and CRM for WordPress & WooCommerce231,1252,15320k+Missing direct file access protection
#54WP Webhooks – Automate repetitive tasks by creating powerful automation workflows directly within WordPress234,37689020k+Output is not escaped
#55All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall245521,2281m+Non-prefixed global variable
#56Starter Templates – AI-Powered Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg241253961m+Non-prefixed hook name
#57Popup Box – Create Countdown, Coupon, Video, Contact Form Popups244821,25350k+Non-prefixed global variable
#58Buttonizer – Floating Menus, Sticky Buttons, & Popup Builder245761,34470k+Non-prefixed global variable
#59SilentShield – Captcha & Anti-Spam for WordPress (CF7, WPForms, Elementor, WooCommerce)2423621410k+Database parameter is not escaped
#60CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance Plugin by NiteoThemes249491,336200k+Non-prefixed global variable
#61FeedWordPress244963199k+Missing Arg Domain
#62Import and export users and customers241,04635670k+Unsafe printing function
#63InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration2425381140k+Non-prefixed global variable
#64NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress241,9971,2006k+Text Domain Mismatch
#65PixelYourSite – Your smart PIXEL (TAG) & API Manager241,1602,407500k+Non-prefixed namespace
#66Premium Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Patterns & Templates241403082k+Non-prefixed function
#67Registrations for the Events Calendar – Event Registration Plugin244059437k+Non-prefixed global variable
#68SEO Ultimate2443726920k+Output is not escaped
#69The Plus Addons for Elementor – Addons for Elementor, Page Templates, Widgets, Mega Menu, WooCommerce2412,053494100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#70Timber248512820k+Non-prefixed hook name
#71UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin242772993m+Non-prefixed global variable
#72User Registration & Membership – Free & Paid Memberships, Subscriptions, Content Restriction, User Profile, Custom User Registration & Login Builder246643,31860k+Non-prefixed global variable
#73Coupon Affiliates – Affiliate Plugin for WooCommerce241,0223,0745k+Non-prefixed global variable
#74European VAT Compliance Assistant for WooCommerce245153173k+Output is not escaped
#75Auto Affiliate Links243754073k+Output is not escaped
#76Iptanus File Upload245091,32510k+Non-prefixed function
#77Bulk Edit Posts and Products in Spreadsheet249189129k+Text Domain Mismatch
#78YITH WooCommerce Product Add-Ons244602,06920k+Non-prefixed global variable
#79Broken Link Checker25727600500k+Output is not escaped
#80FunnelKit – Funnel Builder for WooCommerce Checkout253,1702,62430k+Text Domain Mismatch
#81Quiz Maker by AYS255053,01520k+Non-prefixed global variable
#82Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking2595879920k+Output is not escaped
#83Payment Plugins for Stripe WooCommerce25348759100k+Non-prefixed hook name
#84Analytify – Google Analytics Dashboard For WordPress (GA4 analytics tracking)2516929520k+Non-prefixed global variable
#85WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging258991,461900k+Non-prefixed namespace
#86Klarna for WooCommerce2628450730k+Dynamic hook name
#87UpdraftCentral Dashboard262671806k+Missing Translators Comment
#88BackUpWordPress2724527190k+Non-prefixed global variable
#89Nextend Social Login and Register271,668243200k+Output is not escaped
#90Pie Register – User Registration, Profiles & Content Restriction271,7791k+Non-prefixed global variable
#91YARPP – Yet Another Related Posts Plugin27191331100k+Non-prefixed global variable
#92Discount Rules and Dynamic Pricing for WooCommerce2818233410k+Output is not escaped
#93Dynamic Product Gallery for WooCommerce284143031k+Output is not escaped
#94Product Sort and Display for WooCommerce281992352k+Output is not escaped
#95WPify Woo – Withdrawal, CRN/VAT, QR payments, Heureka and more for WooCommerce281732265k+Output is not escaped
#96Page View Count2910824710k+Dynamic hook name
#97Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall291493477k+Direct Query
#98Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor292782630k+Non-prefixed global variable
#99WooPayments: Integrated WooCommerce Payments30177298900k+Exception output is not escaped
#100a3 Lazy Load318324090k+Dynamic hook name