PluginScore

readme_parser_warnings_trimmed_section_changelog

readme parser warnings trimmed section changelog

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
#1AnyComment174454495k+Output Not Escaped
#2JetFormBuilder — Dynamic Blocks Form Builder172,0941,58890k+Text Domain Mismatch
#3Property Hive181,9576,0273k+Missing
#4Shopping Cart & eCommerce Store185,45917,2984k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#5Event Organiser191,10654420k+Text Domain Mismatch
#6Search Atlas SEO – Premier SEO Plugin for One-Click WP Publishing & Integrated AI Optimization191,2952,6799k+Output Not Escaped
#7SendPress Newsletters192,2931,4222k+Output Not Escaped
#8SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments195261,11990k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#9WP Email Template193423502k+Exception Not Escaped
#10Brizy – Page Builder2058972070k+Output Not Escaped
#11Cost Calculator Builder2132276530k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#12Free Downloads WooCommerce214303594k+Output Not Escaped
#13ERP: Complete HR, Accounting & CRM Suite with Recruitment and WooCommerce CRM Support218295,9665k+Direct Query
#14EventPrime – Events Calendar, Bookings and Tickets218724,2977k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#15Royal Addons for Elementor – Addons and Templates Kit for Elementor2113,0112,530600k+Text Domain Mismatch
#16Professional Social Sharing Buttons, Icons & Related Posts – Shareaholic2132718110k+Output Not Escaped
#17Revive Social – Social Media Auto Post and Scheduling Automation Plugin2125542520k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#18WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce214,7215,06720k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#19Booster for WooCommerce – PDF Invoices, Abandoned Cart, Variation Swatches & 100+ Tools217863,39530k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#20WP-Lister Lite for eBay216,6975,1292k+Output Not Escaped
#21RegistrationMagic – User Registration Forms Plugin223,6545,0628k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#22WP Customer Area223,30894110k+Text Domain Mismatch
#23Download Manager222,2901,301100k+Output Not Escaped
#24Estatik Real Estate Plugin223,04932510k+Text Domain Mismatch
#25Leyka222533,4452k+Missing Unslash
#26Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider22207323500k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#27Newsletters222,9682,2482k+Text Domain Mismatch
#28Post SMTP – Complete Email Deliverability and SMTP Solution with Email Logs, Alerts, Backup SMTP & Mobile App221,5812,326300k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#29Social Sharing Plugin – Sassy Social Share221,689233100k+wp function not compatible with requires wp
#30Seraphinite Accelerator2259425550k+Output Not Escaped
#31WCFM Marketplace – Multivendor Marketplace for WooCommerce221,9371,96910k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#32Simple Shopping Cart2279653610k+Unsafe Printing Function
#33Advanced Custom Fields: Extended231,885329100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#34Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)232,4561,2182m+Text Domain Mismatch
#35Ecwid by Lightspeed Ecommerce Shopping Cart2333930720k+missing direct file access protection
#36Essential Real Estate235295,0608k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#37Flexmls® IDX Plugin231,2689571k+Output Not Escaped
#38Form Maker by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder234,7461,27930k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#39FV Flowplayer Video Player231,3111,45420k+Output Not Escaped
#40Payment forms, Buy now buttons, and Invoicing System | GetPaid233701,2585k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#41IP Geo Block233995899k+Output Not Escaped
#42Link Whisper Free233,8825,30330k+Text Domain Mismatch
#43MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar234,06548820k+Text Domain Mismatch
#44Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery234,1591,553100k+Output Not Escaped
#45PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry234,8072,39420k+Output Not Escaped
#46Premium Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Patterns & Templates231413082k+Non Prefixed Function Found
#47Seriously Simple Podcasting2354862730k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#48Smart Slider 323261268800k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#49UsersWP – Front-end login form, User Registration, User Profile & Members Directory plugin for WP236952,43420k+Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#50VK All in One Expansion Unit231,026518100k+Output Not Escaped