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EffortLess Required Fields Validator

Name: EffortLess Required Fields Validator
Author: domclic

Forces Title, Content, Featured Image and Category before publishing posts/pages in Gutenberg.

EffortLess Required Fields Validator ranks #52,051 among WordPress.org plugins with 0+ active installations, is #5,682 of 6,308 in the Media category, and was last updated Sep 5, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v1.4.16 Current Version v1.4.16

Updated 1 week ago Last Update on 05 Sep, 2026

Refreshed 10 hours ago Last Refreshed on

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.4.16
Last Updated: Sep 05, 2026
Requires WP: 5.8+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: domclic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EffortLess Required Fields Validator

Yes! The plugin includes validation for both Gutenberg and the Classic Editor.

Currently, the plugin requires Title, Content, Featured Image, and Category (for posts). Customization options may be added in future versions based on user feedback.

Currently, the plugin only validates the 'post' post type. Support for pages and custom post types may be added in future versions.

No. As of version 1.0.8, all users (including administrators) must complete all required fields before publishing. This ensures consistent content quality across your entire site.

No. The validation only applies when publishing new posts or updating existing ones. Your existing published posts remain unaffected.

Yes! The plugin is fully compatible with the Gutenberg block editor and all standard blocks.

In Gutenberg, the Publish button will be disabled and a warning banner will show which fields are missing. In the Classic Editor, you'll see an error message with a link to return to editing.

Yes! The plugin is fully translatable and includes French translation. You can add your own translations using the provided .pot file.

No. The plugin only loads its assets on post edit screens and has minimal performance impact.