Just because.... probably... Syed Balkhi called here for a favor as well.

If the plugin was not banned from the directory because it is clearly in violation of the repository guidelines, Jeff was thinking to give us an example of how a new fresh plugin can be featured on WPTavern.

Yes, if your plugin is new or even highly rated with thousands of downloads/active installs in Plugin Directory, you'll get featured on WP Tavern only if you are a WordPress designer/developer, SEO, social media consultant or the president of A...... M...... Inc., the company behind WP....... (the largest WordPress resource site).

I am so impressed that Syed Balkhi meticulously read Jeff's article of how to promote your Newly Released plugin and decided to submit it for a review.
Tips For Promoting Newly Released WordPress Plugins

If Your Plugin Solves a Problem, We Want To Hear About It

When we write about plugins on WPTavern, they’re either cool, innovative, or solve a problem for a large number of users. One of the hardest things to do as a writer is to write about something that is not interesting. The plugins reviewed on WPTavern are seen by a huge audience. I love hearing stories from new plugin authors of how an article on WPTavern put their plugin on the map.

Thanks Jeff for (promoting) letting us know that this cool, innovative and problem solver plugin exists!!

~ Just a developer
(NOT designer, SEO, social media consultant or president )