PluginScore

WordPress.NamingConventions.PrefixAllGlobals.NonPrefixedFunctionFound

Non-prefixed function

The plugin defines a function without a plugin-specific prefix.

medium weight

Why It Shows Up

WordPress loads many plugins in the same PHP runtime. Plugin Check found a global symbol or hook name that is not clearly namespaced to this plugin.

Why It Matters

Unprefixed globals can collide with WordPress core, themes, or other plugins, causing fatal errors, overwritten values, or handlers running in the wrong context.

How to Fix

  • Choose a short, unique prefix or namespace based on the plugin slug or vendor name.
  • Rename the function so it cannot collide with code from another plugin.
  • For public hooks, document the final hook name and keep it stable after release.

References

WordPress Coding Standards

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsAddedUpdatedTop Issue
#1BulletProof Security05,0484,94920k+Output is not escaped
#2Intercom060716k+Non-prefixed function
#3Live Shopping & Shoppable Videos For WooCommerce079174400Non-prefixed global variable
#4Plugin Check (PCP)012814010k+Non-prefixed global variable
#5Themify Builder95,3342,1715k+Text Domain Mismatch
#6JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate101,563149200k+Exception output is not escaped
#7404 Solution155311,50710k+Non-prefixed class
#8Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email Logs: Gmail SMTP, Office 365, Outlook, Custom SMTP, and more1545166500k+Database parameter is not escaped
#9Visual Composer Website Builder168232040k+Non-prefixed global variable
#10MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter161,5501,9561k+Non-prefixed global variable
#11RestroPress – Online Food Ordering System175273,1891k+Non-prefixed global variable
#12Efí Bank17886553400Exception output is not escaped
#13wpForo Forum174,3063,02620k+Unsafe printing function
#14WPtouch – Make your WordPress Website Mobile-Friendly171,46632550k+Text Domain Mismatch
#15Administrator Z182,061799400Output is not escaped
#16Pagopar – WooCommerce Gateway185301,215400Non-prefixed global variable
#17Property Hive181,9576,0273k+Missing nonce verification
#18Shopping Cart & eCommerce Store185,37317,4663k+Non-prefixed global variable
#19WPPizza – A Restaurant Plugin184,6892,7031k+Text Domain Mismatch
#20Element Pack Addons for Elementor – Elementor Widgets, Elementor Templates, Elementor Addons1910,340360100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#21Block Slider – Responsive Image Slider, Video Slider & Post Slider195551,2913k+Non-prefixed global variable
#22Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution191,227892100k+Exception output is not escaped
#23Go Fetch Jobs (for WP Job Manager)191,4101,741700Non-prefixed global variable
#24AI Infographic Maker191,383599600Output is not escaped
#25JetFormBuilder — Dynamic Blocks Form Builder192,1031,60580k+Text Domain Mismatch
#26Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Bing Maps)193,2753,2289k+Output is not escaped
#27Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress191,900877100k+Exception output is not escaped
#28Netgsm193343081k+Setting is missing a sanitization callback
#29Verified Reviews (Avis Vérifiés)196711,136700Non-prefixed global variable
#30Razorpay Payment Button Plugin19486982k+Exception output is not escaped
#31Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)195363793m+Missing Translators Comment
#32Membership Plugin – Kadence Memberships195,0832,9829k+Text Domain Mismatch
#33Scrollsequence – Cinematic Scroll Image Animation Plugin198781,5283k+Non-prefixed global variable
#34SendPress Newsletters192,2931,4221k+Output is not escaped
#35SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments195331,14980k+Non-prefixed global variable
#36WP Email Template193443452k+Exception output is not escaped
#37WP Import Export Lite1973797940k+Non-prefixed global variable
#38WP Directory Kit191,5022,6412k+Non-prefixed global variable
#39WPJAM Basic193253464k+Output is not escaped
#40WPOSS阿里云对象存储19269315900Non-prefixed namespace
#41WPQiNiu七牛云对象存储19138612400Non-prefixed global variable
#42AweBooking – Hotel Booking System203095141k+Non-prefixed global variable
#43Brizy – Page Builder2058672670k+Output is not escaped
#44Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC)207362,112900Non-prefixed global variable
#45SysBasics Customize My Account for WooCommerce – Live My Account Customizer207439118k+Non-prefixed global variable
#46Download Monitor204231,36480k+Non-prefixed hook name
#47Event Espresso – Event Registration & Ticketing Sales2012,6982,135600Text Domain Mismatch
#48Event Organiser201,10454420k+Text Domain Mismatch
#49Event Prime – Events Calendar, Bookings and Tickets208464,2117k+Non-prefixed global variable
#50GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform203,4103,554100k+Output is not escaped