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wp-plugin-directory-guidelines
Use when reviewing WordPress plugins for GPL compliance, checking license headers or compatibility, evaluating upsell/freemium/trialware patterns, validating plugin naming or trademark rules, checking plugin slugs, understanding why a plugin was rejected from WordPress.org, or answering any question about the 18 WordPress.org Plugin Directory guidelines — even if the user doesn't mention 'guidelines' explicitly.
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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