PluginScore

WordPress.NamingConventions.PrefixAllGlobals.NonPrefixedVariableFound

Non-prefixed global variable

The plugin defines a global variable 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 global variable 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
#2Live Shopping & Shoppable Videos For WooCommerce079174400Non-prefixed global variable
#3Plugin Check (PCP)012813210k+Exception output is not escaped
#4Themify Builder95,3042,1365k+Text Domain Mismatch
#5JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate101,563149200k+Exception output is not escaped
#6Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email Logs: Gmail SMTP, Office 365, Outlook, Custom SMTP, and more1545166500k+Database parameter is not escaped
#7Visual Composer Website Builder168232040k+Non-prefixed global variable
#8MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter161,5501,9561k+Non-prefixed global variable
#9AnyComment174454495k+Output is not escaped
#10RestroPress – Online Food Ordering System175243,1551k+Non-prefixed global variable
#11Efí Bank17886553400Exception output is not escaped
#12Dynamic Team Manager – Team Member Showcase with grid, slider, table Elementor widget & shortcode179222,014900Non-prefixed global variable
#13wpForo Forum174,0482,92220k+Unsafe printing function
#14WPtouch – Make your WordPress Website Mobile-Friendly171,46632550k+Text Domain Mismatch
#15Pagopar – WooCommerce Gateway185301,215400Non-prefixed global variable
#16Podlove Podcast Publisher182,3541,4333k+Output is not escaped
#17Property Hive181,9576,0273k+Missing nonce verification
#18Realtyna Organic IDX plugin + WPL Real Estate189303,6362k+Non-prefixed global variable
#19Shopping Cart & eCommerce Store185,37317,4663k+Non-prefixed global variable
#20WPPizza – A Restaurant Plugin184,6892,7031k+Text Domain Mismatch
#21Element Pack Addons for Elementor – Elementor Widgets, Elementor Templates, Elementor Addons1910,340360100k+Text Domain Mismatch
#22Block Slider – Responsive Image Slider, Video Slider & Post Slider195551,2913k+Non-prefixed global variable
#23Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution191,218901100k+Exception output is not escaped
#24Go Fetch Jobs (for WP Job Manager)191,4101,741700Non-prefixed global variable
#25AI Infographic Maker191,383599600Output is not escaped
#26JetFormBuilder — Dynamic Blocks Form Builder192,1031,60480k+Text Domain Mismatch
#27Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Bing Maps)193,2753,2289k+Output is not escaped
#28Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress191,900877100k+Exception output is not escaped
#29Netgsm193343081k+Setting is missing a sanitization callback
#30Verified Reviews (Avis Vérifiés)196711,136700Non-prefixed global variable
#31Razorpay Payment Button Plugin19486982k+Exception output is not escaped
#32Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)195363793m+Missing Translators Comment
#33Membership Plugin – Kadence Memberships195,0832,9829k+Text Domain Mismatch
#34Scrollsequence – Cinematic Scroll Image Animation Plugin198781,5284k+Non-prefixed global variable
#35SendPress Newsletters192,2931,4221k+Output is not escaped
#36SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments195331,14980k+Non-prefixed global variable
#37WP Email Template193443452k+Exception output is not escaped
#38WP Import Export Lite1973797940k+Non-prefixed global variable
#39WP Directory Kit191,5042,6382k+Non-prefixed global variable
#40WPJAM Basic193253464k+Output is not escaped
#41WPOSS阿里云对象存储19269315900Non-prefixed namespace
#42WPQiNiu七牛云对象存储19138612400Non-prefixed global variable
#43AweBooking – Hotel Booking System203095141k+Non-prefixed global variable
#44Brizy – Page Builder2058672670k+Output is not escaped
#45Broadstreet20434273700Output is not escaped
#46Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC)207362,112900Non-prefixed global variable
#47SysBasics Customize My Account for WooCommerce – Live My Account Customizer207439118k+Non-prefixed global variable
#48Download Monitor204231,36480k+Non-prefixed hook name
#49Event Espresso – Event Registration & Ticketing Sales2012,6982,135600Text Domain Mismatch
#50Event Organiser201,10454420k+Text Domain Mismatch