WordPress.NamingConventions.PrefixAllGlobals.NonPrefixedHooknameFound
Non-prefixed hook name
The plugin defines a hook name without a plugin-specific prefix.
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 hook name so it cannot collide with code from another plugin.
- For public hooks, document the final hook name and keep it stable after release.
References
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Added | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3201 | Variation Swatches for WooCommerce | 59 | 11 | 64 | 300k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3202 | RevivePress – Keep your Old Content Evergreen | 59 | 27 | 46 | 5k+ | date date | ||
| #3203 | Post Blocks & Tools | 60 | 9 | 46 | 400 | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #3204 | Disable Emails | 60 | 25 | 16 | 30k+ | Short PHP open tag found | ||
| #3205 | GamiPress – Button | 60 | 34 | 8 | 900 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3206 | iubenda | All-in-one Compliance for GDPR / CCPA Cookie Consent + more | 60 | 405 | 271 | 200k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3207 | Kubio AI Page Builder | 60 | 283 | 77 | 90k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #3208 | Material Design for WordPress | 60 | 51 | 207 | 800 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3209 | Product Labels, Quick View, Buy Now, Pre-Orders, Frequently Bought Together & More for WooCommerce – Merchant | 60 | 11 | 740 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3210 | Order Export & Order Import for WooCommerce | 60 | 257 | 699 | 60k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3211 | Post Duplicator | 60 | 33 | 24 | 200k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #3212 | Sales Countdown Timer | 60 | 107 | 150 | 6k+ | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #3213 | Simple Owl Carousel | 60 | 23 | 13 | 500 | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #3214 | Skyboot Custom Icons for Elementor – Elementor Icons library – 14300+ Icons | 60 | 91 | 9 | 200k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3215 | Stratum Widgets for Elementor | 60 | 66 | 366 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3216 | Team – Team Members Showcase Plugin | 60 | 12 | 781 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3217 | MultiStep Checkout for WooCommerce | 60 | 46 | 57 | 4k+ | Non Singular String Literal Text | ||
| #3218 | WoowGallery | 60 | 15 | 178 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3219 | WP Bottom Menu | 60 | 74 | 52 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #3220 | WPSSO Schema Product Metadata for WooCommerce | 60 | 33 | 23 | 500 | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #3221 | In-Post Ads | 61 | 27 | 10 | 600 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3222 | Custom Buttons for WooCommerce – Add To Cart Button for Product Types | 61 | 58 | 4 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3223 | CommerceBird – AI Command Center, ERP Integrations & B2B for WooCommerce (Zoho, Exact Online). | 61 | 3 | 162 | 400 | Direct Query | ||
| #3224 | Compact WP Audio Player | 61 | 12 | 21 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #3225 | Constructor for SiteOrigin | 61 | 29 | 6 | 600 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3226 | ELEX WooCommerce Catalog Mode | 61 | 97 | 49 | 10k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3227 | GamiPress – Link | 61 | 32 | 5 | 800 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3228 | GetPaid Stripe Payments | 61 | 206 | 44 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3229 | GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor | 61 | 9 | 119 | 70k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3230 | Media Library Helper — Bulk edit image ALT, caption & description | 61 | 16 | 70 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3231 | Multiple Post Passwords | 61 | 13 | 15 | 2k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3232 | Newspack Newsletters | 61 | 53 | 47 | 1k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #3233 | Order On Mobile for WooCommerce | 61 | 37 | 15 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3234 | Powerkit – Supercharge your WordPress Site | 61 | 67 | 115 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3235 | PW WooCommerce Copy Coupon | 61 | 15 | 17 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3236 | SEOPress for MainWP | 61 | 240 | 106 | 900 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3237 | HuCommerce | Magyar kiegészítések WooCommerce webáruházakhoz | 61 | 17 | 194 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #3238 | Team Showcase | 61 | 1 | 125 | 1k+ | slow db query meta key | ||
| #3239 | Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email | 61 | 12 | 27 | 9k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #3240 | Order Weight for WooCommerce | 61 | 24 | 34 | 600 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3241 | Bulk Edit YOAST SEO fields in Spreadsheet | 61 | 56 | 16 | 1k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #3242 | WP-UTF8-Excerpt | 61 | 17 | 10 | 700 | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #3243 | Related Products Slider for WooCommerce – Boost Sales with Smart Product Recommendations | 61 | 81 | 13 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3244 | ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress | 62 | 8 | 107 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed namespace | ||
| #3245 | Carousel Slider | 62 | 71 | 30k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | |||
| #3246 | Kit (formerly ConvertKit) – Email Newsletter, Email Marketing, Membership, Subscribers and Landing Pages | 62 | 81 | 100 | 40k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #3247 | Custom Permalink Editor | 62 | 4 | 51 | 3k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #3248 | Genesis Accessible | 62 | 49 | 17 | 500 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3249 | Import entries for Gravity Forms | 62 | 6 | 26 | 500 | Input is not validated | ||
| #3250 | Cron Jobs | 62 | 21 | 33 | 2k+ | Nonce verification recommended |
