wp-plugin-directory-guidelines

Overview Authoritative reference for the 18 WordPress.org Plugin Directory guidelines. Covers GPL licensing, plugin naming/trademark rules, trialware restrictions, and all other submission requirements. When to use Use this skill when you need to: Review a WordPress plugin for compliance with the WordPress.org Plugin Directory guidelines Check GPL license compatibility for a plugin or its bundled libraries Verify license headers in plugin files Identify common guideline violations before submission Answer questions about what is or is not allowed on WordPress.org Evaluate premium/upsell flows, license checks, or freemium positioning Review "teaser" or "preview" UI for trialware violations Inputs required Plugin source code (or specific files to review) Optional: plugin readme and plugin header metadata for naming and license checks Show more