PluginScore

readme_parser_warnings_trimmed_section_description

readme parser warnings trimmed section description

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
#1Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email Logs: Gmail SMTP, Office 365, Outlook, Custom SMTP, and more1545166500k+Database parameter is not escaped
#2Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Bing Maps)193,2753,2289k+Output is not escaped
#3Event Espresso – Event Registration & Ticketing Sales2012,6982,135600Text Domain Mismatch
#4EventPrime – Events Calendar, Bookings and Tickets208464,2117k+Non-prefixed global variable
#5Quill Forms | Conversational Multi Step Forms, Surveys & quizzes204003713k+Text Domain Mismatch
#6Points Management System For Gamification, Ranks, Badges, and Loyalty Rewards Program – myCred211,4363,34510k+Non-prefixed global variable
#7Premium Addons for Elementor – Elementor Templates, Widgets & MCP Tools212011,157600k+Non-prefixed hook name
#8Five Star Restaurant Reservations – WordPress Booking Plugin211,1011,15910k+Output is not escaped
#9Royal Addons for Elementor – Addons and Templates Kit for Elementor2112,9912,414600k+Text Domain Mismatch
#10URL Shortify – Simple and Easy URL Shortener211,5032,66610k+Non-prefixed global variable
#11Booster for WooCommerce – PDF Invoices, Abandoned Cart, Variation Swatches & 100+ Tools217883,39730k+Non-prefixed global variable
#12RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login223,6555,1508k+Non-prefixed global variable
#13ERP: Complete HR, Accounting & CRM Suite Built for WooCommerce228305,9785k+Direct Query
#14FireBox – WooCommerce Popup Builder, Exit Intent Popup, Email Optin & Cart Abandonment221538437k+Non-prefixed global variable
#15MarketKing — Ultimate WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution221,1311,845700Non-prefixed global variable
#16Advanced Custom Fields: Extended231,885329100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#17ElementsReady Addons for Elementor232316663k+Non-prefixed global variable
#18Master Addons for Elementor – Elementor Addons, Widgets, Mega Menu Builder, Popup Builder, Widget Builder & Template Kits235421,55330k+Non-prefixed global variable
#19FunnelKit Automations – Email Marketing Automation and CRM for WordPress & WooCommerce237982,19320k+SQL query is not prepared
#20Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns24115706200k+Non-prefixed global variable
#21FunnelKit – Funnel Builder for WooCommerce Checkout241,5392,31930k+Non-prefixed global variable
#22ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities244832,4635k+Non-prefixed global variable
#23Sugar Calendar – Events Calendar, Event Tickets, and Events Management Platform2533178910k+Nonce verification recommended
#24Password Protected — Lock Entire Site, Pages, Posts, Categories, and Partial Content265311,359300k+Non-prefixed global variable
#25Social Web Suite – Social Media Auto Post, Social Media Auto Publish2774164500Non-prefixed global variable
#26Advanced coupon for WooCommerce28496246900Text Domain Mismatch
#27Discount Rules and Dynamic Pricing for WooCommerce281834119k+Non-prefixed global variable
#28Exclusive Addons for Elementor303,63826350k+Text Domain Mismatch
#29Responsive Addons for Elementor – Free Elementor Addons, Kits and Elementor Templates30603873k+Non-prefixed global variable
#30Travel Booking Toolkit302453243k+Non-prefixed global variable
#31WPCargo Track & Trace306155710k+Non-prefixed global variable
#32TrackingMore Order Tracking for WooCommerce (Free plan available)3394124700Text Domain Mismatch
#33Hyyan WooCommerce Polylang Integration331412208k+Nonce verification recommended
#34BotWriter – AI Writer & SEO Content Generator35165043k+Direct Query
#35Static Site Exporter355225400file system operations mkdir
#36MeetingHub – Webinar & Meeting Plugin for Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, Microsoft Teams, & Jitsi Meet355250400Non-prefixed global variable
#37Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE3513546300k+Missing direct file access protection
#38PowerPack Addons for Elementor (Free Widgets, Extensions and Templates)35147970k+Post Not In exclude
#39ShipStation Live Rates for WooCommerce3540273900Non Singular String Literal Domain
#40WP Event Manager – Events Calendar, Registrations, Sell Tickets with WooCommerce3552020k+Non-prefixed function
#41WP Forms Signature Contract Add-On3512735900Text Domain Mismatch
#42Embeds for YouTube352553079k+Non-prefixed global variable
#43Kali Forms — Contact Form & Drag-and-Drop Builder36725410k+Dynamic hook name
#44CodePeople Post Map for Google Maps37257313k+Unsafe printing function
#45Royal MCP – Secure AI Connector for Claude, ChatGPT & any LLM via MCP374210210k+Interpolated SQL is not prepared
#46Custom Menu Wizard Widget38326302k+Output is not escaped
#47Majestic Support – The Leading-Edge Help Desk & Customer Support Plugin3824573k+Input is not sanitized
#48payever – WooCommerce Gateway38265131700Text Domain Mismatch
#49aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User Dashboard Builder, Popup Builder, Form Builder & Animation Builder39224292k+Non-prefixed global variable
#50AxiaChat AI – Free AI Chatbot (Answers Customers Automatically)3951601k+Interpolated SQL is not prepared