wp-plugin-directory-guidelines

Name: wp-plugin-directory-guidelines
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Author: wordpress

Use when reviewing WordPress plugins for GPL compliance, checking license headers or compatibility, evaluating upsell/freemium/trialware patterns, validating…

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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

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Plugin source code (or specific files to review)

Optional: plugin readme and plugin header metadata for naming and license checks

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