Do Shortcodes for Rank Math SEO
Slug: do-shortcodes-for-rank-math-seo · Denra.com · 1,000+
Overall Score
Excellent quality and security
What this score means
Scores are calculated on a 100-point scale by analysing six weighted categories: Security, WP.org Readiness, Performance, Code Quality, Accessibility, and Vulnerabilities.
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Excellent The plugin follows best practices across every measured category. It is well-maintained, low-risk, and recommended for production use.
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Good Strong overall quality with minor areas for improvement. Generally safe to use on most sites.
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Needs Review Some areas of concern detected. Review the full issues report and weigh the risks before installing on production.
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High Risk Significant quality or security problems found. Exercise caution — check the details carefully before using this plugin.
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Score Breakdown
Why this score?
Top deductions are based on 1 affected rules, reducing this category by 4 total points.
| Rule | Hits | Impact | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security issue: Warning | 1 | -4 | 100% |
Why this score?
Top deductions are based on 4 affected rules, reducing this category by 12 total points.
| Rule | Hits | Impact | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last update is over one year old | 1 | -5 | 41.7% |
| Repo issue: Warning | 1 | -3 | 25% |
| Tested up to version is behind current WordPress | 1 | -3 | 25% |
Plus 1 additional rules with smaller impact.
Show all rules (1 more)
| Rule | Hits | Impact | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repo issue: Notice | 1 | -1 | 8.3% |
Why this score?
Top deductions are based on 0 affected rules, reducing this category by 0 total points.
No deductions were applied for this category in the latest score run.
Why this score?
Top deductions are based on 0 affected rules, reducing this category by 0 total points.
No deductions were applied for this category in the latest score run.
Why this score?
Top deductions are based on 0 affected rules, reducing this category by 0 total points.
No deductions were applied for this category in the latest score run.
Why this score?
Top deductions are based on 0 affected rules, reducing this category by 0 total points.
No deductions were applied for this category in the latest score run.
Plugin Details
- Version: 1.2.4
- Active Installs: 1,000+
- Last Updated: 2025-04-16 13:05:00
- Tested up to: 6.8.5
- Requires PHP:
- Rating: 5/5 (3 ratings)
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Scan Summary
- Errors: 0
- Warnings: 2
- Notices: 1
- Last Scanned: 2026-05-10 14:01:45
What Changed Since Last Scan
Run at least two completed scans to view issue deltas.
Detected Issues
| Severity | Category | Message | File | Fix Guidance |
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| WARNING | REPO | Plugin metadata is missing a declared minimum PHP version. |
Quick
Add a "Requires PHP" value in the plugin header and readme metadata.
Moderate
Validate minimum PHP compatibility across supported environments and release notes.
Advanced
Automate compatibility matrix tests in CI for all declared PHP versions.
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| WARNING | SECURITY | Declared minimum WordPress 4.0 is very outdated and lacks modern security APIs. |
Quick
Raise minimum WordPress version to a modern supported release.
Moderate
Replace deprecated APIs and confirm compatibility across current WordPress branches.
Advanced
Run multi-version WordPress integration tests in CI and block unsupported API usage.
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| NOTICE | REPO | Plugin package does not include a license file. |
Quick
Add a LICENSE or COPYING file so distribution terms are explicit.
Moderate
Apply the same remediation pattern across repo findings and re-scan to confirm notice issues drop.
Advanced
Add automated linting, CI checks, and team review guidance so this issue class is prevented in future releases.
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Score History
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