PluginScore

WordPress.WP.AlternativeFunctions.unlink_unlink

unlink unlink

Plugin Check reported a maintainability issue that can make the plugin harder to review, run, or update.

medium weight

Why It Shows Up

The finding matches a WordPress coding-standard or Plugin Check rule for code clarity, compatibility, packaging, or API usage.

Why It Matters

Maintainability findings reduce confidence that the plugin will behave consistently across hosts, WordPress versions, and other plugins.

How to Fix

  • Find the exact file and line in the raw scan output.
  • Prefer WordPress APIs and standard coding patterns over custom or legacy behavior.
  • If the warning is from bundled third-party code, document that separately and avoid modifying vendor files unless necessary.

References

WordPress Coding Standards

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsUpdatedTop Issue
#1BulletProof Security05,0484,94920k+Output Not Escaped
#2Intercom060716k+Non Prefixed Function Found
#3Plugin Check (PCP)012813210k+Exception Not Escaped
#4Themify Builder95,1952,0965k+Text Domain Mismatch
#5JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate101,559145100k+Exception Not Escaped
#6Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email Logs: Gmail, Office 365, Outlook, Custom SMTP, and more1532163500k+Direct Query
#7AnyComment174454495k+Output Not Escaped
#8wpForo Forum174,0332,92220k+Unsafe Printing Function
#9WPtouch – Make your WordPress Website Mobile-Friendly171,46632550k+Text Domain Mismatch
#10Prime Slider Addons for Elementor183,500230100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#11WP Import Export Lite1873897940k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#12Element Pack – Widgets, Templates & Addons for Elementor199,448517100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#13Download Monitor194251,36480k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#14Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress191,909878100k+Exception Not Escaped
#15Search Atlas SEO – Premier SEO Plugin for One-Click WP Publishing & Integrated AI Optimization191,2952,6799k+Output Not Escaped
#16Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)195413853m+Missing Translators Comment
#17Membership Plugin – Kadence Memberships195,0822,9829k+Text Domain Mismatch
#18BetterDocs – AI Documentation, Knowledge Base, Docs, Wikis, FAQ with Chatbot205081,40630k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#19Brizy – Page Builder2058972070k+Output Not Escaped
#20Filter Everything — WordPress & WooCommerce Filters2056873050k+Output Not Escaped
#21GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform203,4353,580100k+Output Not Escaped
#22Link Library201,9411,39710k+Unsafe Printing Function
#23Brevo – Email, SMS, Web Push, Chat, and more.20460646100k+Missing Unslash
#24Microthemer Lite – Visual Editor to Customize CSS201,0041,69910k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#25Nimble Page Builder201,5911,68430k+Missing Arg Domain
#26Pix por Piggly (para Woocommerce)205471954k+Exception Not Escaped
#27Robin Image Optimizer – Unlimited Image Optimization, WebP & AVIF20557541100k+Output Not Escaped
#28Razorpay for WooCommerce20974855100k+Non Prefixed Function Found
#29WPJAM Basic203283564k+Output Not Escaped
#30Store Locator WordPress212,3721,57210k+Text Domain Mismatch
#31Backup Migration219811,09380k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#32Captcha Them All213003236k+Output Not Escaped
#33CartFlows – Funnel Builder & Checkout Plugin for WooCommerce21461614200k+Text Domain Mismatch
#34Smart Grid-Layout Design for Contact Form 7211,12673410k+Output Not Escaped
#35Comet Cache2185724520k+Output Not Escaped
#36Free Downloads WooCommerce214303594k+Output Not Escaped
#37Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More212,5721,2771m+Output Not Escaped
#38Envo Extra2187860020k+Text Domain Mismatch
#39EventPrime – Events Calendar, Bookings and Tickets218724,2977k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#40FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager21536241200k+unlink unlink
#41Modular DS: Monitor, update, and backup multiple websites211618140k+Exception Not Escaped
#42MotoPress Hotel Booking213,0611,03710k+Text Domain Mismatch
#43Packeta218023338k+Exception Not Escaped
#44PublishPress Planner – Editorial Calendar, Marketing Content, Kanban Board216038906k+Output Not Escaped
#45Five Star Restaurant Reservations – WordPress Booking Plugin211,0991,14710k+Output Not Escaped
#46Royal Addons for Elementor – Addons and Templates Kit for Elementor2113,0112,530600k+Text Domain Mismatch
#47WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce214,7215,06720k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#48Wise Chat214705065k+Output Not Escaped
#49Booster for WooCommerce – PDF Invoices, Abandoned Cart, Variation Swatches & 100+ Tools217863,39530k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#50PPOM – Product Addons & Custom Fields for WooCommerce213361,32520k+Non Prefixed Variable Found