Why – Why to test WordPress plugin

• To determine best quality of the product
• To improve Performance & Security
• Satisfaction of the customer
• Helps in saving money

What – What type of tests require for WordPress Plugin
Types of Tests in General

• Unit Testing & Integration Testing – Developer’s court
• Functional Test – For all the functionality of the plugin
• User Interface (UI) Test – For the design and UI of the plugin
• Regression Test – For after effects of changes and bug fixes
• Acceptance Test – To match the requirement with actual result
• Performance & Security Test – To make sure It’s combination of Ferrari and Hummer
• Features and Usability Test – To make sure core purpose is delivered

Variety of Compatibility Tests

• Installation/Uninstallation and Upgrade
• Multi-site Compatibility
• PHP & WordPress version Compatibility
• Browser Compatibility
• Theme & Page Builder Compatibility
• Third-Party Plugin Compatibility
• Mobile Compatibility
• Language Translation Compatibility

How – How to test WordPress Plugin

• Set up a Staging Environment
• Test the beta version on staging site
• Perform various types of tests which described earlier
• Perform upgrade procedure to check the updated plugin
• Perform after release smoke test

Conclusion

• Summary of WWH of WordPress plugin testing