PluginScore

readme_mismatched_header_requires

readme mismatched header requires

The plugin readme contains metadata or formatting that WordPress.org may not parse as intended.

high weight

Why It Shows Up

Plugin Check found readme headers, sections, tags, contributors, language, or formatting that do not match repository expectations.

Why It Matters

The readme powers the WordPress.org plugin page. Parser issues can hide important metadata, show stale compatibility, or reduce discoverability.

How to Fix

  • Use standard readme headers and section names.
  • Keep short descriptions, tags, contributors, Requires at least, Requires PHP, Tested up to, and Stable tag valid and current.
  • Run the readme through Plugin Check again after editing.

References

Plugin header requirements

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsUpdatedTop Issue
#1Block Slider – Responsive Image Slider, Video Slider & Post Slider195551,2913k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#2Download Monitor194251,36480k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#3Remove Add to Cart WooCommerce206161,3784k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#4WPJAM Basic203283564k+Output Not Escaped
#5Points Management System For Gamification, Ranks, Badges, and Loyalty Rewards Program – myCred211,4693,33310k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#6Landing Page Builder – Coming Soon page, Maintenance Mode, Lead Page, WordPress Landing Pages211,1732,9839k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#7RegistrationMagic – User Registration Forms Plugin223,6545,0628k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#8SysBasics Customize My Account for WooCommerce – Dashboard, Endpoints, Avatar & Menu Manager227038418k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#9Dynamic QR Code – generator222382086k+missing direct file access protection
#10PagBank / PagSeguro Connect para WooCommerce225047434k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#11SportsPress – Sports Club & League Manager224602,24210k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#12Fraud Prevention For WooCommerce and EDD225721,3945k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#13Advanced AJAX Product Filters222,6831,20550k+Text Domain Mismatch
#14Disable Bloat for WordPress & WooCommerce238631,32510k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#15DK PDF – WordPress PDF Generator237443353k+Exception Not Escaped
#16EventON – Events Calendar232,5851,0216k+Text Domain Mismatch
#17Feed Them Social – Social Media Feeds, Video, and Photo Galleries2356353520k+Output Not Escaped
#18Tracking and Consent Manager – WP Full Picture231,2803,2233k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#19Print My Blog – Print, PDF, & eBook Converter WordPress Plugin231,0771,6608k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#20WP Hotelier236931,6352k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#21WP STAGING – WordPress Backup, Restore & Migration231,4141,327100k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#22YITH Essential Kit for WooCommerce #1233971,4815k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#23AcyMailing – An Ultimate Newsletter Plugin and Marketing Automation Solution for WordPress245,2301,4647k+Output Not Escaped
#24PixelYourSite – Your smart PIXEL (TAG) & API Manager241,1602,407500k+Non Prefixed Namespace Found
#25RS WP Book Showcase – A Complete Book Catalogue & Library System249103431k+Text Domain Mismatch
#26Video Conferencing with Zoom241,10544010k+Unsafe Printing Function
#27Payment Gateway for PayPal on WooCommerce2415356110k+Recommended
#28Store Exporter – Export WooCommerce Products, Orders, Subscriptions, Customers244801,2727k+Non Prefixed Function Found
#29YayCurrency – WooCommerce Multi-Currency Switcher243736238k+Text Domain Mismatch
#30MyFatoorah – WooCommerce25191893k+Output Not Escaped
#31Seo Optimized Images255261,31610k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#32ShopMagic – email automation2522814510k+Exception Not Escaped
#33Subscriptions for WooCommerce264275610k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#34UpdraftCentral Dashboard262671806k+Missing Translators Comment
#35WPCOM Member264326381k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#36Animation Addons for Elementor – GSAP Motion Elementor Addons & Website Templates27855010k+Non Prefixed Namespace Found
#37StoreGrowth: Smart Sales Booster for WooCommerce | BOGO, Upsells, Direct Checkout, Quick View, Side Cart27893772k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#38Tabbed Category Product Listing for Woocommerce274231111k+Text Domain Mismatch
#39WP Hide & Security Enhancer2712437550k+Input Not Sanitized
#40Redirection for Contact Form 72734374200k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#41Deposits & Partial Payments for WooCommerce – Bayna285933361k+Output Not Escaped
#42Notification – Custom Notifications and Alerts for WordPress2818621910k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#43DB Cache Reloaded Fix29133422k+Output Not Escaped
#44XML for Google Merchant Center29523124k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#45Classified Listing Toolkits30431,8594k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#46Email Templates Customizer and Designer for WordPress and WooCommerce3025034920k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#47Anti-spam, Spam protection, ReCaptcha for all forms and GDPR-compliant302642214k+Missing Unslash
#48Kargo Takip, Kargo SMS, İlçe Mahalle Sözleşme by Hezarfen30692762k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#49Travel Booking Toolkit302453243k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#50FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce302111,02250k+Non Prefixed Variable Found