Generic.PHP.DisallowAlternativePHPTags.MaybeASPOpenTagFound
Maybe ASPOpen Tag Found
The plugin contains PHP syntax or file formatting that can cause compatibility problems.
Why It Shows Up
Plugin Check found short tags, alternative PHP tags, byte order marks, mixed line endings, or similar formatting issues.
Why It Matters
Formatting issues can break parsing, cause unexpected output, or behave differently across PHP configurations and hosts.
How to Fix
- Use full `<?php` opening tags.
- Save files as UTF-8 without a byte order mark.
- Normalize line endings and run formatting checks before release.
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Happyforms – Form Builder for WordPress: Drag & Drop Contact Forms, Surveys, Payments & Multipurpose Forms | 22 | 1,037 | 722 | 20k+ | 2026-05-27 | Unsafe Printing Function |
| #2 | FunnelKit Automations – Email Marketing Automation and CRM for WordPress & WooCommerce | 23 | 1,125 | 2,153 | 20k+ | 2026-05-22 | missing direct file access protection |
| #3 | Easy Appointments | 26 | 135 | 569 | 10k+ | 2026-06-18 | Maybe ASPOpen Tag Found |
| #4 | WP Chat App | 27 | 120 | 274 | 100k+ | 2026-05-21 | wp function not compatible with requires wp |
