This plugin makes testing Yoast SEO, Yoast SEO add-ons and integrations and resetting the different features a lot easier.
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maintainability42
Issues Details
45 issues found in latest scan
Direct database call without caching detected. Consider using wp_cache_get() / wp_cache_set() or wp_cache_delete().
The plugin name includes a restricted term. Your chosen plugin name - "Yoast Test Helper" - contains the restricted term "yoast" which cannot be used at all in your plugin name.
Detected usage of meta_key, possible slow query.
Your plugin has a different license declared in the readme file and plugin header. Please update your readme with a valid GPL license identifier.
The "/vendor" directory using composer exists, but "composer.json" file is missing.
PHP file should prevent direct access. Add a check like: if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) exit;
The "Domain Path" header in the plugin file must point to an existing folder. Found: "languages"
The "Short Description" section is missing. An excerpt was generated from your main plugin description.
| Code | Type | Message | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress.DB.DirectDatabaseQuery.DirectQuery | WARNING | Use of a direct database call is discouraged. | 18 |
| WordPress.DB.DirectDatabaseQuery.NoCaching | WARNING | Direct database call without caching detected. Consider using wp_cache_get() / wp_cache_set() or wp_cache_delete(). | 17 |
| trademarked_term | WARNING | The plugin name includes a restricted term. Your chosen plugin name - "Yoast Test Helper" - contains the restricted term "yoast" which cannot be used at all in your plugin name. | 3 |
| WordPress.DB.SlowDBQuery.slow_db_query_meta_key | WARNING | Detected usage of meta_key, possible slow query. | 2 |
| license_mismatch | ERROR | Your plugin has a different license declared in the readme file and plugin header. Please update your readme with a valid GPL license identifier. | 1 |
| missing_composer_json_file | WARNING | The "/vendor" directory using composer exists, but "composer.json" file is missing. | 1 |
| missing_direct_file_access_protection | ERROR | PHP file should prevent direct access. Add a check like: if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) exit; | 1 |
| plugin_header_nonexistent_domain_path | WARNING | The "Domain Path" header in the plugin file must point to an existing folder. Found: "languages" | 1 |
| readme_parser_warnings_no_short_description_present | WARNING | The "Short Description" section is missing. An excerpt was generated from your main plugin description. | 1 |
Latest Snapshot
Findings
45
Errors
2
Warnings
43
Score History
First score snapshot
First scan completed Jun 20, 2026
v1.19 · Plugin Check 2.0.0 · Model 2026.06-mvp-static-v2
Jun 20, 2026
v1.19
95
Latest
- Findings
- 45
- Errors
- 2
- Warnings
- 43
- Plugin Check
- 2.0.0
- Model
- 2026.06-mvp-static-v2
| Scan | Score | Findings | Errors | Warnings | Plugin | Plugin Check | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2026Latest | 95 | 45 | 2 | 43 | v1.19 | 2.0.0 | 2026.06-mvp-static-v2 |
