WordPress.WP.AlternativeFunctions.parse_url_parse_url
parse url parse url
The plugin uses raw URL parsing where WordPress URL helpers may be safer or more compatible.
Why It Shows Up
Plugin Check found `parse_url()` in plugin code.
Why It Matters
URL parsing is easy to get subtly wrong, especially with relative URLs, encoded values, and malformed input.
How to Fix
- Use WordPress helpers such as `wp_parse_url()`, `esc_url_raw()`, `esc_url()`, and `wp_http_validate_url()` where they fit.
- Validate schemes and hosts before using parsed URL parts.
- Do not use parsed URLs to build redirects or requests without allowlisting.
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | BulletProof Security | 0 | 5,048 | 4,949 | 20k+ | 2026-05-20 | Output Not Escaped |
| #2 | JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate | 10 | 1,559 | 145 | 100k+ | 2026-05-03 | Exception Not Escaped |
| #3 | wpForo Forum | 17 | 4,033 | 2,922 | 20k+ | 2026-05-31 | Unsafe Printing Function |
| #4 | Prime Slider Addons for Elementor | 18 | 3,500 | 230 | 100k+ | 2026-06-15 | Text Domain Mismatch |
| #5 | WP Import Export Lite | 18 | 738 | 979 | 40k+ | 2025-08-04 | Non Prefixed Variable Found |
| #6 | Element Pack – Widgets, Templates & Addons for Elementor | 19 | 9,448 | 517 | 100k+ | 2026-06-16 | Text Domain Mismatch |
| #7 | Download Monitor | 19 | 425 | 1,364 | 80k+ | 2026-06-16 | Non Prefixed Hookname Found |
| #8 | Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress | 19 | 1,909 | 878 | 100k+ | 2026-06-16 | Exception Not Escaped |
| #9 | Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) | 19 | 541 | 385 | 3m+ | 2026-06-17 | Missing Translators Comment |
| #10 | SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments | 19 | 526 | 1,119 | 90k+ | 2026-06-16 | Non Prefixed Variable Found |
| #11 | BetterDocs – AI Documentation, Knowledge Base, Docs, Wikis, FAQ with Chatbot | 20 | 508 | 1,406 | 30k+ | 2026-06-18 | Non Prefixed Variable Found |
| #12 | Brizy – Page Builder | 20 | 589 | 720 | 70k+ | 2026-06-09 | Output Not Escaped |
| #13 | Filter Everything — WordPress & WooCommerce Filters | 20 | 568 | 730 | 50k+ | 2026-06-18 | Output Not Escaped |
| #14 | GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform | 20 | 3,435 | 3,580 | 100k+ | 2026-06-15 | Output Not Escaped |
| #15 | Brevo – Email, SMS, Web Push, Chat, and more. | 20 | 460 | 646 | 100k+ | 2026-04-10 | Missing Unslash |
| #16 | Microthemer Lite – Visual Editor to Customize CSS | 20 | 1,004 | 1,699 | 10k+ | 2026-04-15 | Non Prefixed Variable Found |
| #17 | Razorpay for WooCommerce | 20 | 974 | 855 | 100k+ | 2026-06-19 | Non Prefixed Function Found |
| #18 | Store Locator WordPress | 21 | 2,372 | 1,572 | 10k+ | 2026-06-03 | Text Domain Mismatch |
| #19 | Backup Migration | 21 | 981 | 1,093 | 80k+ | 2026-06-05 | Non Prefixed Variable Found |
| #20 | bbPress | 21 | 929 | 3,672 | 100k+ | 2025-07-02 | Non Prefixed Function Found |
| #21 | Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More | 21 | 2,572 | 1,277 | 1m+ | 2026-05-22 | Output Not Escaped |
| #22 | Envo Extra | 21 | 878 | 600 | 20k+ | 2026-05-27 | Text Domain Mismatch |
| #23 | FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager | 21 | 536 | 241 | 200k+ | 2026-06-10 | unlink unlink |
| #24 | Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More | 21 | 52 | 1,959 | 300k+ | 2026-06-16 | Non Prefixed Variable Found |
| #25 | Modular DS: Monitor, update, and backup multiple websites | 21 | 161 | 81 | 40k+ | 2026-05-22 | Exception Not Escaped |
| #26 | MotoPress Hotel Booking | 21 | 3,061 | 1,037 | 10k+ | 2026-06-15 | Text Domain Mismatch |
| #27 | Five Star Restaurant Reservations – WordPress Booking Plugin | 21 | 1,099 | 1,147 | 10k+ | 2026-06-19 | Output Not Escaped |
| #28 | Royal Addons for Elementor – Addons and Templates Kit for Elementor | 21 | 13,011 | 2,530 | 600k+ | 2026-06-08 | Text Domain Mismatch |
| #29 | Accept Stripe Payments | 21 | 373 | 882 | 20k+ | 2026-05-07 | Missing |
| #30 | ThirstyAffiliates – Affiliate Links, Link Branding, Link Tracking & Marketing Plugin | 21 | 190 | 660 | 30k+ | 2026-05-27 | Non Prefixed Variable Found |
| #31 | Revive Social – Social Media Auto Post and Scheduling Automation Plugin | 21 | 255 | 425 | 20k+ | 2026-05-21 | Non Prefixed Hookname Found |
| #32 | Booster for WooCommerce – PDF Invoices, Abandoned Cart, Variation Swatches & 100+ Tools | 21 | 786 | 3,395 | 30k+ | 2026-06-17 | Non Prefixed Variable Found |
| #33 | Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security | 21 | 1,592 | 2,973 | 5m+ | 2026-05-13 | Output Not Escaped |
| #34 | WP phpMyAdmin | 21 | 4,528 | 6,435 | 50k+ | 2025-10-17 | Missing Arg Domain |
| #35 | All-in-One Video Gallery | 22 | 911 | 2,892 | 20k+ | 2026-05-11 | Non Prefixed Variable Found |
| #36 | Booking for Appointments and Events Calendar – Amelia | 22 | 1,489 | 480 | 90k+ | 2026-06-18 | Exception Not Escaped |
| #37 | Better Messages – Chat Rooms, Group Chat, Private Messages & AI Chat Bots | 22 | 1,604 | 2,019 | 10k+ | 2026-06-10 | Direct Query |
| #38 | Clearfy Cache – WordPress optimization plugin, Minify HTML, CSS & JS, Defer | 22 | 2,858 | 1,270 | 50k+ | 2026-04-23 | Text Domain Mismatch |
| #39 | Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads | 22 | 443 | 2,129 | 20k+ | 2026-06-09 | Non Prefixed Variable Found |
| #40 | Download Manager | 22 | 2,290 | 1,301 | 100k+ | 2026-06-16 | Output Not Escaped |
| #41 | Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, and more! | 22 | 4,722 | 5,621 | 70k+ | 2026-06-19 | Output Not Escaped |
| #42 | FunnelKit Payment Gateway for Stripe WooCommerce | 22 | 244 | 321 | 20k+ | 2026-05-21 | Input Not Sanitized |
| #43 | GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory | 22 | 4,462 | 3,972 | 10k+ | 2026-06-10 | Output Not Escaped |
| #44 | Gutenberg | 22 | 628 | 342 | 300k+ | 2026-06-17 | missing direct file access protection |
| #45 | LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin for Create and Sell Online Courses | 22 | 2,361 | 3,384 | 70k+ | 2026-06-17 | Non Prefixed Variable Found |
| #46 | MailOptin – Popup, Optin Forms & Email Newsletters for Mailchimp, HubSpot, AWeber Etc. | 22 | 2,619 | 2,453 | 10k+ | 2026-06-19 | Output Not Escaped |
| #47 | Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider | 22 | 207 | 323 | 500k+ | 2026-06-11 | Non Prefixed Variable Found |
| #48 | Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes, Guest Authors & Co-Authors for WordPress | 22 | 919 | 1,230 | 10k+ | 2026-02-16 | Output Not Escaped |
| #49 | NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced Security Plugin and Firewall | 22 | 1,265 | 2,065 | 100k+ | 2026-06-07 | Non Prefixed Variable Found |
| #50 | NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan | 22 | 596 | 551 | 30k+ | 2026-06-09 | Non Prefixed Variable Found |
