hidden_files

Hidden files included

The plugin package contains hidden files or directories that usually should not ship in a WordPress.org release.

critical weight

Why It Shows Up

Plugin Check found dotfiles, hidden folders, or operating-system metadata in the plugin ZIP.

Why It Matters

Hidden files can leak development metadata, repository configuration, local tooling state, or unexpected content.

How to Fix

  • Exclude dotfiles and local metadata from the release build.
  • Build release ZIPs from a clean export or packaging script.
  • Keep only files required for the plugin to run, document itself, or provide distributed assets.

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsUpdatedTop Issue
#1BulletProof Security05,0484,94920k+2026-05-20Output Not Escaped
#2JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate101,559145100k+2026-05-03Exception Not Escaped
#3Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email Logs: Gmail, Office 365, Outlook, Custom SMTP, and more1532163500k+2026-04-01Direct Query
#4Visual Composer Website Builder168232040k+2025-08-06Non Prefixed Variable Found
#5JetFormBuilder — Dynamic Blocks Form Builder172,0941,58890k+2026-06-17Text Domain Mismatch
#6wpForo Forum174,0332,92220k+2026-05-31Unsafe Printing Function
#7Prime Slider Addons for Elementor183,500230100k+2026-06-15Text Domain Mismatch
#8WP Import Export Lite1873897940k+2025-08-04Non Prefixed Variable Found
#9Download Monitor194251,36480k+2026-06-16Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#10Event Organiser191,10654420k+2024-10-10Text Domain Mismatch
#11Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution191,218901100k+2026-06-09Exception Not Escaped
#12Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Bing Maps)193,2753,22810k+2025-12-05Output Not Escaped
#13Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress191,909878100k+2026-06-16Exception Not Escaped
#14Search Atlas SEO – Premier SEO Plugin for One-Click WP Publishing & Integrated AI Optimization191,2952,6799k+2026-06-15Output Not Escaped
#15Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)195413853m+2026-06-17Missing Translators Comment
#16Membership Plugin – Kadence Memberships195,0822,9829k+2026-05-26Text Domain Mismatch
#17SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments195261,11990k+2026-06-16Non Prefixed Variable Found
#18BetterDocs – AI Documentation, Knowledge Base, Docs, Wikis, FAQ with Chatbot205081,40630k+2026-06-18Non Prefixed Variable Found
#19Brizy – Page Builder2058972070k+2026-06-09Output Not Escaped
#20Filter Everything — WordPress & WooCommerce Filters2056873050k+2026-06-18Output Not Escaped
#21GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform203,4353,580100k+2026-06-15Output Not Escaped
#22Link Library201,9411,39710k+2026-04-26Unsafe Printing Function
#23Brevo – Email, SMS, Web Push, Chat, and more.20460646100k+2026-04-10Missing Unslash
#24Nimble Page Builder201,5911,68430k+2025-03-24Missing Arg Domain
#25Robin Image Optimizer – Unlimited Image Optimization, WebP & AVIF20557541100k+2026-05-19Output Not Escaped
#26Razorpay for WooCommerce20974855100k+2026-06-19Non Prefixed Function Found
#27Store Locator WordPress212,3721,57210k+2026-06-03Text Domain Mismatch
#28Backup Migration219811,09380k+2026-06-05Non Prefixed Variable Found
#29rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress213636338k+2026-04-07Non Prefixed Constant Found
#30CartFlows – Funnel Builder & Checkout Plugin for WooCommerce21461614200k+2026-06-02Text Domain Mismatch
#31Smart Grid-Layout Design for Contact Form 7211,12673410k+2026-05-08Output Not Escaped
#32Comet Cache2185724520k+2025-07-02Output Not Escaped
#33Cost Calculator Builder2132276530k+2026-06-19Non Prefixed Variable Found
#34Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More212,5721,2771m+2026-05-22Output Not Escaped
#35Envo Extra2187860020k+2026-05-27Text Domain Mismatch
#36eRoom – Webinar & Meeting Plugin for Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams211864379k+2026-04-13Non Prefixed Variable Found
#37Feeds for YouTube (YouTube video, channel, and gallery plugin)21558978100k+2026-06-10Output Not Escaped
#38FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager21536241200k+2026-06-10unlink unlink
#39Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More21521,959300k+2026-06-16Non Prefixed Variable Found
#40Imagify: Optimize Images for Top Speed (Compress & Convert to WebP/AVIF)214188511m+2026-06-01Non Prefixed Variable Found
#41LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor218,3901,96410k+2026-06-16Text Domain Mismatch
#42Modular DS: Monitor, update, and backup multiple websites211618140k+2026-05-22Exception Not Escaped
#43MotoPress Hotel Booking213,0611,03710k+2026-06-15Text Domain Mismatch
#44Packeta218023338k+2025-11-07Exception Not Escaped
#45Landing Page Builder – Coming Soon page, Maintenance Mode, Lead Page, WordPress Landing Pages211,1732,9839k+2026-06-02Non Prefixed Variable Found
#46Paid Membership Subscriptions – Effortless Memberships, Recurring Payments & Content Restriction211,9185,06510k+2026-06-02Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#47User Profile Builder – Beautiful User Registration Forms, User Profiles & User Role Editor216961,48350k+2026-06-10Recommended
#48Five Star Restaurant Reservations – WordPress Booking Plugin211,0991,14710k+2026-06-19Output Not Escaped
#49Accept Stripe Payments2137388220k+2026-05-07Missing
#50ThirstyAffiliates – Affiliate Links, Link Branding, Link Tracking & Marketing Plugin2119066030k+2026-05-27Non Prefixed Variable Found