Generic names that resemble existing plugins in the directory (e.g., “AI Writer”, “Image Optimization”) won’t be accepted, even if the slug is available.', 'wporg-plugins' ) ); ?>
-
start your plugin name with a unique or coined term, such as your brand, alias, or organization name (e.g., “Acme AI Writer”, “WriteralAI - AI Writter”, “Acme Image Optimization”, “Imageralia - Image Optimization”).', 'wporg-plugins' ) ); ?>
distinctive and should not be confusingly similar to existing plugins, projects, products, organizations, or trademarks that are not owned by you.', 'wporg-plugins' ) ); ?>
+
Choosing a distinctive name: Generic names such as "AI Writer" or "Image Optimization" and/or names similar to existing plugins are unlikely to be accepted, even if the plugin slug is available. Make your plugin stand out by using a unique identifier such as your name, brand, organization, or project name (e.g., “Acme AI Writer”, “WriteralAI – AI Writter”)', 'wporg-plugins' ) ); ?>
begin with a project, organization, or trademark are only accepted if submitted by the verified owner. Ownership can be confirmed through the email domain in your user profile - update it before submitting.', 'wporg-plugins' )
+ __( 'Demonstrating ownership: Names that begin with a company, project, organization, or trademark name may only be submitted by the verified owner. Ownership is typically verified using the email address associated with your WordPress.org account. If necessary, update your profile before submitting.', 'wporg-plugins' )
),
esc_url( 'https://profiles.wordpress.org/profile/edit' )
); ?>
-
- For example, use an official Acme email domain (e.g., “john@acme.example”) for a plugin named “Acme AI Writer”.', 'wporg-plugins' ) ); ?>
-
If you don’t own the entity, don’t imply affiliation. Place their name at the end and make the distinction clear.', 'wporg-plugins' ) ); ?>
+
If you are not the owner: Simply do not imply affiliation with a company, project, or trademark that you do not own. You can do so placing their name at the end and making the distinction clear (e.g., “WriteralAI – AI Writer for Acme”)', 'wporg-plugins' ) ); ?>
may not artificially restrict functionality that is included in the plugin itself.', 'wporg-plugins' ) ); ?>
+
features implemented in the plugin code and/or that the plugin itself can do.', 'wporg-plugins' ) ); ?>
+
open source directory for free to use plugins. Building a business around your plugin is fine, and there are compliant ways of doing so; artificial limitations in built-in code are not one of them.', 'wporg-plugins' ) ); ?>
+
+
+
🚫
+
+
+
Reason: Security.', 'wporg-plugins' ) ); ?>
+
Reasons: Security and Guideline 8.', 'wporg-plugins' ) ); ?>
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
- For example, if you don’t own “Acme” use a structure like: “{your-distinguible-plugin-name} for Acme” (e.g., “WriteralAI – AI Writer for Acme”).', 'wporg-plugins' ) ); ?>
-
diff --git a/wordpress.org/public_html/wp-content/themes/pub/wporg-plugins-2024/patterns/page-developers.php b/wordpress.org/public_html/wp-content/themes/pub/wporg-plugins-2024/patterns/page-developers.php
index b67aa32322..ab89854f3c 100644
--- a/wordpress.org/public_html/wp-content/themes/pub/wporg-plugins-2024/patterns/page-developers.php
+++ b/wordpress.org/public_html/wp-content/themes/pub/wporg-plugins-2024/patterns/page-developers.php
@@ -30,7 +30,13 @@
GNU General Public License v2, or any later version. We strongly recommend using the same license as WordPress — “GPLv2 or later.”', 'wporg-plugins' ) ), esc_url( 'https://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.html#GPLCompatibleLicenses' ) );
+ printf( wp_kses_post( __( 'Your plugin must be compatible with the GNU General Public License v2, or any later version. The plugin should either include its source code or provide a clear link to it. We strongly recommend using the same license as WordPress — “GPLv2 or later.”', 'wporg-plugins' ) ), esc_url( 'https://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.html#GPLCompatibleLicenses' ) );
+ ?>
+
+
+ must not impose artificial restrictions on its built-in functionality. This includes license gates, paywalls, time-limited trials, usage quotas, or any other mechanism that limits features included in the plugin code and/or that the plugin code can do.', 'wporg-plugins' ) ), esc_url( 'https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-org/detailed-plugin-guidelines/#5-trialware-is-not-permitted' ) );
?>