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)193,2753,22810k+Output is not escaped
#3Event Espresso – Event Registration & Ticketing Sales2012,6982,135600Text Domain Mismatch
#4EventPrime – Events Calendar, Bookings and Tickets218734,3087k+Non-prefixed global variable
#5Points Management System For Gamification, Ranks, Badges, and Loyalty Rewards Program – myCred211,4783,33710k+Non-prefixed global variable
#6Quill Forms | Conversational Multi Step Forms, Surveys & quizzes214013693k+Text Domain Mismatch
#7Five Star Restaurant Reservations – WordPress Booking Plugin211,1011,15910k+Output is not escaped
#8Royal Addons for Elementor – Addons and Templates Kit for Elementor2113,0112,530600k+Text Domain Mismatch
#9URL Shortify – Simple and Easy URL Shortener211,5192,68710k+Non-prefixed global variable
#10Booster for WooCommerce – PDF Invoices, Abandoned Cart, Variation Swatches & 100+ Tools217863,39730k+Non-prefixed global variable
#11RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login223,6535,0848k+Non-prefixed global variable
#12FireBox Popups – Increase Sales and Grow Your Email List221578267k+Non-prefixed global variable
#13MarketKing — Ultimate WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution221,1311,844800Non-prefixed global variable
#14Premium Addons for Elementor – Powerful Elementor Templates & Widgets222331,036700k+Non-prefixed hook name
#15WPFunnels – Funnel Builder for WooCommerce with Checkout & One Click Upsell226,0042,7645k+Text Domain Mismatch
#16Advanced Custom Fields: Extended231,885329100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#17ElementsReady Addons for Elementor232316663k+Non-prefixed global variable
#18ERP: Complete HR, Accounting & CRM Suite Built for WooCommerce238285,9685k+Direct Query
#19Master Addons For Elementor – Widgets, Extensions, Theme Builder, Popup Builder & Template Kits235251,54130k+Non-prefixed global variable
#20FunnelKit Automations – Email Marketing Automation and CRM for WordPress & WooCommerce239412,17920k+SQL query is not prepared
#21Atarim – Visual Feedback, Review & AI Collaboration247654421k+wp function not compatible with requires wp
#22MxChat – AI Chatbot & Content Generation for WordPress243,2301,4052k+Text Domain Mismatch
#23ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities244842,4615k+Non-prefixed global variable
#24Sugar Calendar – Events Calendar, Event Tickets, and Events Management Platform2442895610k+Output is not escaped
#25Ultra Addons for Contact Form 7241,54345260k+Text Domain Mismatch
#26Password Protected — Lock Entire Site, Pages, Posts, Categories, and Partial Content256811,517300k+Non-prefixed global variable
#27WPCargo Track & Trace2523955710k+Non-prefixed global variable
#28GSpeech TTS – WordPress Text To Speech Plugin278423333k+Output is not escaped
#29Social Web Suite – Social Media Auto Post, Social Media Auto Publish2774164500Non-prefixed global variable
#30Discount Rules and Dynamic Pricing for WooCommerce2818133410k+Output is not escaped
#31Advanced coupon for WooCommerce29472242900Text Domain Mismatch
#32Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall291493477k+Direct Query
#33Exclusive Addons for Elementor303,63026350k+Text Domain Mismatch
#34Responsive Addons for Elementor – Free Elementor Addons, Kits and Elementor Templates30603873k+Non-prefixed global variable
#35Travel Booking Toolkit302453243k+Non-prefixed global variable
#36TrackingMore Order Tracking for WooCommerce (Free plan available)3394124700Text Domain Mismatch
#37Hyyan WooCommerce Polylang Integration331412208k+Nonce verification recommended
#38WP Forms Signature Contract Add-On3412835900Text Domain Mismatch
#39BotWriter – AI Writer & SEO Content Generator35165043k+Direct Query
#40Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder354642810m+Non-prefixed global variable
#41FrontBlocks for Gutenberg/GeneratePress35107500Offloaded Content
#42Static Site Exporter355425500file system operations mkdir
#43PowerPack Addons for Elementor (Free Widgets, Extensions and Templates)3565680k+Post Not In exclude
#44StoreEngine — Complete eCommerce Solution with Memberships, Licensing, Affiliates & More35524600Non-prefixed global variable
#45ShipStation Live Rates for WooCommerce3540273900Non Singular String Literal Domain
#46Embeds for YouTube3525530710k+Non-prefixed global variable
#47CodePeople Post Map for Google Maps37257313k+Unsafe printing function
#48Custom Menu Wizard Widget38326302k+Output is not escaped
#49Kali Forms — Contact Form & Drag-and-Drop Builder38425210k+Dynamic hook name
#50Majestic Support – The Leading-Edge Help Desk & Customer Support Plugin3824573k+Input is not sanitized