readme_reserved_contributors

readme reserved contributors

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.

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsUpdatedTop Issue
#1Plugin Check (PCP)012813210k+Exception Not Escaped
#2Secure Custom Fields222411,36980k+Non Prefixed Function Found
#3WordPress Importer252381102m+Output Not Escaped
#4SQLite Database Integration29161893k+Exception Not Escaped
#5Create Block Theme3543520k+unlink unlink
#6Health Check & Troubleshooting35264238300k+Missing Arg Domain
#7RICG Responsive Images3529252k+wp function not compatible with requires wp
#8LiveJournal Importer3786678k+Output Not Escaped
#9Blogger Importer38443950k+Output Not Escaped
#10Movable Type and TypePad Importer39422520k+Output Not Escaped
#11Categories to Tags Converter39863850k+Output Not Escaped
#12OPML Importer4035134k+Output Not Escaped
#13Debug Bar41642520k+Output Not Escaped
#14Classic Editor631779m+Unsafe Printing Function
#15AI Provider for Google6532120k+Exception Not Escaped
#16Press This701445k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#17RSS Importer7014230k+Output Not Escaped
#18AI Provider for OpenAI7615120k+Exception Not Escaped
#19Test jQuery Updates761031k+Unsafe Printing Function
#20AI Provider for Anthropic7813120k+Exception Not Escaped
#21AI81117920k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#22Hello Dolly8592600k+Output Not Escaped
#23WP Consent API86210200k+Input Not Sanitized
#24Tumblr Importer917910k+wp function not compatible with requires wp
#25Admin Color Schemes971314k+Text Domain Mismatch
#26Advanced Rich Text Tools for Gutenberg97343k+trademarked term
#27Classic Widgets97232m+outdated tested upto header
#28Performant Translations975940k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#29Instant Back/Forward981510k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#30Enhanced Responsive Images991250k+Non Prefixed Constant Found
#31Image Prioritizer991150k+readme reserved contributors
#32Performance Lab9921100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#33Speculative Loading99770k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#34View Transitions99310k+Non Prefixed Constant Found
#35Web Worker Offloading99210k+Non Prefixed Constant Found
#36Image Placeholders100260k+Text Domain Mismatch
#37Embed Optimizer100450k+Text Domain Mismatch
#38Optimization Detective100160k+readme reserved contributors
#39Modern Image Formats1001100k+readme reserved contributors