{"id":127316,"date":"2020-08-20T21:05:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-20T21:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/plugin-compatibility-checker\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:20:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T16:20:02","slug":"plugin-compatibility-checker","status":"publish","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/pirate.wordpress.org\/plugins\/plugin-compatibility-checker\/","author":23366042,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","version":"7.0.5","stable_tag":"trunk","tested":"7.0","requires":"5.0","requires_php":"7.2","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"Plugin Compatibility Checker (Portal-integrated)","header_author":"CompatShield","header_description":"Check Your Plugin are compatibale uptop which version of WordPress, before preforming WordPress Update","assets_banners_color":"d2dbe6","last_updated":"2026-04-09 16:20:02","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"","header_author_uri":"https:\/\/www.compatshield.com\/","rating":3.8,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":8000,"downloads":88462,"num_ratings":8,"support_threads":0,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq"],"tags":[],"upgrade_notice":[],"ratings":{"1":1,"2":1,"3":1,"4":1,"5":4},"assets_icons":{"icon-128x128.png":{"filename":"icon-128x128.png","revision":3035087,"resolution":"128x128","location":"assets","locale":""},"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3035087,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_banners":{"banner-1544x500.png":{"filename":"banner-1544x500.png","revision":3035087,"resolution":"1544x500","location":"assets","locale":""},"banner-772x250.png":{"filename":"banner-772x250.png","revision":3035087,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":[],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":{"screenshot-1.png":{"filename":"screenshot-1.png","revision":3408543,"resolution":"1","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-2.png":{"filename":"screenshot-2.png","revision":3408543,"resolution":"2","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-3.png":{"filename":"screenshot-3.png","revision":3408543,"resolution":"3","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-4.png":{"filename":"screenshot-4.png","revision":3408543,"resolution":"4","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-5.png":{"filename":"screenshot-5.png","revision":3371601,"resolution":"5","location":"assets","locale":""}},"screenshots":{"1":"The main plugin interface with scan results.","2":"Example of plugins listed after rescan.","3":"Fetching the latest results from the Portal.","4":"Viewing detailed compatibility and vulnerabilities (Portal)."},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[35037,48895,600,250451,41325],"plugin_category":[54],"plugin_contributors":[248665],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-127316","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-php-version","plugin_tags-plugin-checker","plugin_tags-security","plugin_tags-tags-compatibility","plugin_tags-vulnerabilities","plugin_category-security-and-spam-protection","plugin_contributors-compatshield","plugin_committers-compatshield"],"banners":{"banner":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/plugin-compatibility-checker\/assets\/banner-772x250.png?rev=3035087","banner_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/plugin-compatibility-checker\/assets\/banner-1544x500.png?rev=3035087","banner_rtl":false,"banner_2x_rtl":false},"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/plugin-compatibility-checker\/assets\/icon-128x128.png?rev=3035087","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/plugin-compatibility-checker\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3035087","generated":false},"screenshots":[{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/plugin-compatibility-checker\/assets\/screenshot-1.png?rev=3408543","caption":"The main plugin interface with scan results."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/plugin-compatibility-checker\/assets\/screenshot-2.png?rev=3408543","caption":"Example of plugins listed after rescan."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/plugin-compatibility-checker\/assets\/screenshot-3.png?rev=3408543","caption":"Fetching the latest results from the Portal."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/plugin-compatibility-checker\/assets\/screenshot-4.png?rev=3408543","caption":"Viewing detailed compatibility and vulnerabilities (Portal)."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/plugin-compatibility-checker\/assets\/screenshot-5.png?rev=3371601","caption":""}],"raw_content":"\n

The Plugin Compatibility Checker<\/strong> helps you keep your WordPress site stable and secure by scanning installed plugins for PHP and WordPress version compatibility.<\/p>\n\n

$1\/month License Required (Entry Plan)<\/strong>
\nYou must subscribe to the CompatShield Portal ($1\/month recurring) to obtain a license key<\/strong>. Once activated, you will be able to see plugin compatibility results (up to PHP 8.5) directly inside your WordPress admin.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udcfa Video Tutorial<\/strong>
\nWatch step-by-step how to activate your license & run your first scan:
\n[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PCxhJmO-Tb4]<\/p>\n\n

Quick Setup Steps<\/strong>
\n1) Subscribe \u2192 Get your license key from the Portal
\n2) Add your domain inside the License tab
\n3) Copy your License Key
\n4) Paste License Key inside Plugin Settings in WP Admin
\n5) Click Validate License<\/strong>
\n6) Click Save Settings<\/strong>
\n7) Go to Plugin Main Page \u2192 Click Rescan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Pro Version (Upgrade)<\/strong>
\nUpgrading to Pro unlocks the full CompatShield Portal Dashboard with advanced features \u2014 vulnerability summary, detailed scan results, notifications, historic analysis, plugin issues overview, premium ZIP upload scanning, and multi-layer compatibility intelligence.<\/p>\n\n

Subscribe \/ Upgrade to Pro:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.compatshield.com\/<\/p>\n\n

\u2728 Key Features<\/h3>\n\n
    \n

  • PHP Compatibility Check<\/strong> \u2013 Scan plugins for PHP compatibility.<\/p>\n\n

      \n
    • $1\/month license: Shows PHP compatibility results directly inside WP Plugin backend (up to PHP 8.5)<\/li>\n
    • Pro license: Deeper breakdowns, insights, and analysis inside Portal Dashboard<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n

    • Plugin Rescan<\/strong> \u2013 Quickly rescan whenever you install or update plugins.<\/p><\/li>\n

    • Email Notifications (Pro)<\/strong> \u2013 Get notified when scans complete or risks are detected.<\/p><\/li>\n

    • Portal Integration (Pro)<\/strong> \u2013 View full detailed results in the CompatShield Portal Dashboard.<\/p><\/li>\n

    • Vulnerability Summary (Pro)<\/strong> \u2013 Basic vulnerability insights available in the Portal.<\/p><\/li>\n

    • \u201cNo Data\u201d Plugins Handling<\/strong> \u2013 Easily identify custom\/premium plugins or removed versions not available on WordPress.org.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      \ud83d\udd11 Entry Plan vs Pro Plan<\/h3>\n\n
        \n

      • PHP Compatibility Check<\/strong>
        \n$1 Plan: WP Admin Results up to PHP 8.5
        \nPro Plan: Detailed compatibility insights in Portal Dashboard<\/p><\/li>\n

      • Vulnerability Summary<\/strong>
        \n$1 Plan: Not available
        \nPro Plan: Available in Portal<\/p><\/li>\n

      • Email Notifications<\/strong>
        \n$1 Plan: Not available
        \nPro Plan: Available<\/p><\/li>\n

      • Portal Dashboard<\/strong>
        \n$1 Plan: Not available
        \nPro Plan: Full access (compatibility + vulnerabilities + detailed summaries + site overview)<\/p><\/li>\n

      • Custom\/Premium Plugins ZIP Scanning<\/strong>
        \n$1 Plan: Not available
        \nPro Plan: Supported via Portal ZIP uploader<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n

          \n
        1. Upload plugin-compatibility-checker<\/code> to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory.<\/li>\n
        2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins<\/strong> menu in WordPress.<\/li>\n
        3. Subscribe inside the Portal ($1\/month) and enter your license key to unlock compatibility up to PHP 8.5.<\/li>\n
        4. (Optional) Upgrade to Pro to enable Portal Dashboard and advanced features.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
          \n

          What happens if I don\u2019t activate a license?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

          You must subscribe to the $1\/month entry plan and activate your license to see PHP 8.5 compatibility results. Without license activation, visibility will be limited. Pro unlocks dashboard analytics, notifications and vulnerability insights.<\/p><\/dd>\n

          Why does a plugin show \u201cNo Data\u201d?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

          This usually means the plugin is either custom\/premium or its version has been removed from WordPress.org.<\/p><\/dd>\n

          Do I need to rescan after adding new plugins?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

          Yes, please click Rescan<\/strong> to include new plugins in the compatibility check.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>","raw_excerpt":"Scan and check your plugins for PHP and WordPress compatibility. Requires a $1\/month Portal subscription to obtain a license key.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pirate.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/127316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pirate.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pirate.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pirate.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=127316"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pirate.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/compatshield"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pirate.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=127316"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pirate.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=127316"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pirate.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=127316"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pirate.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=127316"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pirate.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=127316"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pirate.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=127316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}