Async Javascript lets you add 'async' or 'defer' attribute to scripts to exclude to help increase the performance of your WordPress website.
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436 issues found in latest scan
All output should be run through an escaping function (like esc_html_e() or esc_attr_e()), found '_e'.
All output should be run through an escaping function (see the Security sections in the WordPress Developer Handbooks), found '"<div class=\"$class\">$message</div>"'.
$_GET['aj_simulate'] not unslashed before sanitization. Use wp_unslash() or similar
Detected usage of a possibly undefined superglobal array index: $_POST['aj_gtmetrix_api_key']. Check that the array index exists before using it.
Using cURL functions is highly discouraged. Use wp_remote_get() instead.
Processing form data without nonce verification.
The $text parameter must be a single text string literal. Found: ' has detected that you do not have Autoptimize installed and active. Autoptimize can provide further optimization of JavaScript which can benefit the results of ' . AJ_TITLE . ' (and ' . AJ_TITLE . ' can also enhance Autoptimize results!)</p>'
Using cURL functions is highly discouraged. Use wp_remote_get() instead.
Using cURL functions is highly discouraged. Use wp_remote_get() instead.
Using cURL functions is highly discouraged. Use wp_remote_get() instead.
Using cURL functions is highly discouraged. Use wp_remote_get() instead.
Resource version not set in call to wp_enqueue_style(). This means new versions of the style may not always be loaded due to browser caching.
Direct database call without caching detected. Consider using wp_cache_get() / wp_cache_set() or wp_cache_delete().
File operations should use WP_Filesystem methods instead of direct PHP filesystem calls. Found: fopen().
File operations should use WP_Filesystem methods instead of direct PHP filesystem calls. Found: is_writable().
Mismatched text domain. Expected 'async-javascript' but got 'async-javasscript'.
Tested up to: 6.2 < 7.0. The "Tested up to" value in your plugin is not set to the current version of WordPress. This means your plugin will not show up in searches, as we require plugins to be compatible and documented as tested up to the most recent version of WordPress.
The "Contributors" header in the readme file must be a comma-separated list of WordPress.org-formatted usernames.
| Code | Type | Message | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress.Security.EscapeOutput.UnsafePrintingFunction | ERROR | All output should be run through an escaping function (like esc_html_e() or esc_attr_e()), found '_e'. | 223 |
| WordPress.Security.EscapeOutput.OutputNotEscaped | ERROR | All output should be run through an escaping function (see the Security sections in the WordPress Developer Handbooks), found '"<div class=\"$class\">$message</div>"'. | 99 |
| WordPress.Security.ValidatedSanitizedInput.MissingUnslash | WARNING | $_GET['aj_simulate'] not unslashed before sanitization. Use wp_unslash() or similar | 41 |
| WordPress.Security.ValidatedSanitizedInput.InputNotValidated | WARNING | Detected usage of a possibly undefined superglobal array index: $_POST['aj_gtmetrix_api_key']. Check that the array index exists before using it. | 25 |
| WordPress.WP.AlternativeFunctions.curl_curl_setopt | ERROR | Using cURL functions is highly discouraged. Use wp_remote_get() instead. | 16 |
| WordPress.Security.NonceVerification.Recommended | WARNING | Processing form data without nonce verification. | 8 |
| WordPress.WP.I18n.NonSingularStringLiteralText | ERROR | The $text parameter must be a single text string literal. Found: ' has detected that you do not have Autoptimize installed and active. Autoptimize can provide further optimization of JavaScript which can benefit the results of ' . AJ_TITLE . ' (and ' . AJ_TITLE . ' can also enhance Autoptimize results!)</p>' | 5 |
| WordPress.WP.AlternativeFunctions.curl_curl_close | ERROR | Using cURL functions is highly discouraged. Use wp_remote_get() instead. | 2 |
| WordPress.WP.AlternativeFunctions.curl_curl_error | ERROR | Using cURL functions is highly discouraged. Use wp_remote_get() instead. | 2 |
| WordPress.WP.AlternativeFunctions.curl_curl_exec | ERROR | Using cURL functions is highly discouraged. Use wp_remote_get() instead. | 2 |
| WordPress.WP.AlternativeFunctions.curl_curl_init | ERROR | Using cURL functions is highly discouraged. Use wp_remote_get() instead. | 2 |
| WordPress.WP.EnqueuedResourceParameters.MissingVersion | WARNING | Resource version not set in call to wp_enqueue_style(). This means new versions of the style may not always be loaded due to browser caching. | 2 |
| WordPress.DB.DirectDatabaseQuery.DirectQuery | WARNING | Use of a direct database call is discouraged. | 1 |
| WordPress.DB.DirectDatabaseQuery.NoCaching | WARNING | Direct database call without caching detected. Consider using wp_cache_get() / wp_cache_set() or wp_cache_delete(). | 1 |
| WordPress.WP.AlternativeFunctions.file_system_operations_fopen | ERROR | File operations should use WP_Filesystem methods instead of direct PHP filesystem calls. Found: fopen(). | 1 |
| WordPress.WP.AlternativeFunctions.file_system_operations_is_writable | ERROR | File operations should use WP_Filesystem methods instead of direct PHP filesystem calls. Found: is_writable(). | 1 |
| WordPress.WP.I18n.MissingArgDomain | ERROR | Missing $domain parameter in function call to __(). | 1 |
| WordPress.WP.I18n.TextDomainMismatch | ERROR | Mismatched text domain. Expected 'async-javascript' but got 'async-javasscript'. | 1 |
| badly_named_files | ERROR | File and folder names must not contain spaces or special characters. | 1 |
| outdated_tested_upto_header | ERROR | Tested up to: 6.2 < 7.0. The "Tested up to" value in your plugin is not set to the current version of WordPress. This means your plugin will not show up in searches, as we require plugins to be compatible and documented as tested up to the most recent version of WordPress. | 1 |
| readme_invalid_contributors | WARNING | The "Contributors" header in the readme file must be a comma-separated list of WordPress.org-formatted usernames. | 1 |
Latest Snapshot
Findings
436
Errors
357
Warnings
79
Score History
First score snapshot
First scan completed Jun 20, 2026
v2.21.08.31 · Plugin Check 2.0.0 · Model 2026.06-mvp-static-v2
Jun 20, 2026
v2.21.08.31
37
Latest
- Findings
- 436
- Errors
- 357
- Warnings
- 79
- Plugin Check
- 2.0.0
- Model
- 2026.06-mvp-static-v2
| Scan | Score | Findings | Errors | Warnings | Plugin | Plugin Check | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2026Latest | 37 | 436 | 357 | 79 | v2.21.08.31 | 2.0.0 | 2026.06-mvp-static-v2 |
