WordPress.WP.DeprecatedFunctions.seems_utf8Found

seems utf8Found

The plugin uses a WordPress API, parameter, class, or value that has been deprecated.

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Why It Shows Up

Plugin Check found a deprecated WordPress function, parameter position, class, or parameter value.

Why It Matters

Deprecated APIs may keep working for now, but they can behave differently across WordPress versions and make maintenance harder.

How to Fix

  • Look up the replacement API in the WordPress developer reference.
  • Update the call signature and test on the plugin's supported WordPress versions.
  • Keep compatibility wrappers only when the plugin intentionally supports older WordPress versions.

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsUpdatedTop Issue
#1WP Import Export Lite1873897940k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#2BetterDocs – AI Documentation, Knowledge Base, Docs, Wikis, FAQ with Chatbot205081,40630k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#3bbPress219293,672100k+Non Prefixed Function Found
#4Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More21521,959300k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#5Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme2241342690k+Output Not Escaped
#6BuddyPress225839,008100k+Non Prefixed Function Found
#7Happyforms – Form Builder for WordPress: Drag & Drop Contact Forms, Surveys, Payments & Multipurpose Forms221,03772220k+Unsafe Printing Function
#8ManageWP Worker225075651m+Non Prefixed Class Found
#9Gmedia Photo Gallery233501,1217k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#10Media Library Assistant231,1443,94370k+Recommended
#11Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery232,119986400k+Text Domain Mismatch
#12Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery234,1591,553100k+Output Not Escaped
#13Strong Testimonials2319239390k+Recommended
#14Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress2445623230k+Output Not Escaped
#15Store Exporter – Export WooCommerce Products, Orders, Subscriptions, Customers244801,2727k+Non Prefixed Function Found
#16Beaver Builder Page Builder – Drag and Drop Website Builder254,4631,819100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#17TranslatePress – Translate Multilingual sites with AI Translation254521,541400k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#18WP Photo Album Plus2541,79910k+Direct Query
#19WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging258991,461900k+Non Prefixed Namespace Found
#2010WebSocial2858418510k+Unsafe Printing Function
#21Freesoul Deactivate Plugins – Disable plugins on individual WordPress pages32537739k+Recommended
#22Wonder Slider Lite332731878k+Output Not Escaped
#23Assistant – Every Day Productivity Apps34124974k+Exception Not Escaped
#24EWWW Image Optimizer352257291m+Direct Query
#25MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites383136700k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#26WP Multibyte Patch3924551m+Input Not Sanitized
#27WPS Menu Exporter40472210k+Output Not Escaped
#28Metronet Tag Manager52173620k+Input Not Validated
#29Kubio AI Page Builder602817790k+missing direct file access protection
#30Melapress File Monitor8016906k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#31Custom Permalinks911971100k+wp function not compatible with requires wp
#32rus to lat advanced97337k+mismatched plugin name