WordPress.NamingConventions.PrefixAllGlobals.NonPrefixedVariableFound
Non-prefixed global variable
The plugin defines a global variable 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 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
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Added | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1701 | Gallery Box | 32 | 395 | 43 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #1702 | GSheetConnector For Ninja Forms | 32 | 165 | 93 | 1k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #1703 | GSheetConnector For WPForms – WPForms Google Sheets Integration (Real-Time Sync) | 32 | 120 | 145 | 8k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #1704 | Translate WordPress with GTranslate | 32 | 82 | 364 | 900k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #1705 | Gwolle Guestbook | 32 | 269 | 527 | 20k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #1706 | Image Slider Slideshow | 32 | 409 | 171 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #1707 | RealHomes Stripe Payments | 32 | 201 | 33 | 500 | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #1708 | Jetpack VaultPress Backup | 32 | 554 | 211 | 20k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #1709 | Juiz Last Tweet Widget | 32 | 136 | 53 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #1710 | Manager for IcoMoon | 32 | 270 | 68 | 400 | Short PHP open tag found | ||
| #1711 | MapPress Maps for WordPress | 32 | 695 | 133 | 30k+ | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #1712 | Muslim Prayer Time-Salah/Iqamah | 32 | 155 | 179 | 400 | date date | ||
| #1713 | Members – Membership & User Role Editor Plugin | 32 | 233 | 259 | 300k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #1714 | MetaSlider Gallery – Image Gallery, Lightbox Galleries, Modal Windows | 32 | 159 | 62 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #1715 | Moyasar | 32 | 539 | 221 | 700 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #1716 | Notice Bar | 32 | 95 | 284 | 700 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #1717 | Opal Mega Menu | 32 | 419 | 119 | 400 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #1718 | Popup Builder & Popup Maker for WordPress – OptinMonster Email Marketing and Lead Generation | 32 | 462 | 41 | 1m+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #1719 | Organization chart | 32 | 187 | 334 | 5k+ | SQL query is not prepared | ||
| #1720 | Pagination by BestWebSoft – Customizable WordPress Content Splitter and Navigation Plugin | 32 | 446 | 173 | 5k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #1721 | DEPRECATED – Shipmondo – A complete shipping solution for WooCommerce | 32 | 166 | 119 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #1722 | Barion Payment Gateway for WooCommerce | 32 | 67 | 152 | 6k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #1723 | Autopay dla WooCommerce | 32 | 95 | 83 | 900 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #1724 | Persian Admnin Fonts | 32 | 343 | 468 | 500 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #1725 | PilotPress | 32 | 150 | 285 | 900 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #1726 | Post and Page Builder by BoldGrid – Visual Drag and Drop Editor | 32 | 348 | 258 | 50k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #1727 | Posti Shipping | 32 | 664 | 157 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #1728 | Quick Featured Images | 32 | 436 | 323 | 50k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #1729 | Relevanssi – A Better Search | 32 | 86 | 266 | 100k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #1730 | Restrict Usernames Emails Characters | 32 | 327 | 367 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #1731 | WowRevenue – Product Bundles & Bulk Discounts | 32 | 13 | 2,027 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #1732 | Revolut Gateway for WooCommerce | 32 | 85 | 157 | 6k+ | Input is not sanitized | ||
| #1733 | Shariff Wrapper | 32 | 33 | 404 | 30k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #1734 | Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box | 32 | 107 | 266 | 2k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #1735 | Site Search 360 | 32 | 202 | 213 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #1736 | Sky Addons for Elementor | 32 | 85 | 351 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed namespace | ||
| #1737 | Spoki – Chat Buttons and WooCommerce Notifications | 32 | 1,074 | 260 | 700 | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #1738 | Stock Sync for WooCommerce | 32 | 362 | 232 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #1739 | Tainacan Support for Blocksy | 32 | 244 | 526 | 500 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #1740 | Thrive Automator | 32 | 84 | 84 | 10k+ | SQL query is not prepared | ||
| #1741 | Tumult Hype Animations | 32 | 56 | 117 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #1742 | UiCore Blocks – Free WordPress Gutenberg Blocks | 32 | 59 | 394 | 500 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #1743 | Ultimate Store Kit – Addon For WooCommerce, EDD and Elementor | 32 | 57 | 293 | 4k+ | Post Not In exclude | ||
| #1744 | Secure Client Portal and Private File Sharing Plugin – User Private Files | 32 | 183 | 525 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #1745 | Multi Currency For WooCommerce | 32 | 87 | 70 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #1746 | Webdzier Companion | 32 | 539 | 89 | 800 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #1747 | WebwinkelKeur: Webshop keurmerk & reviews for WordPress | 32 | 200 | 47 | 4k+ | Short PHP open tag found | ||
| #1748 | Management App for WooCommerce – Order notifications, Order management, Lead management, Uptime Monitoring | 32 | 196 | 160 | 900 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #1749 | Easy 3D Viewer | 32 | 399 | 241 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #1750 | BEAR – Bulk Editor and Products Manager Professional for WooCommerce by Pluginus.Net | 32 | 5 | 933 | 40k+ | Non-prefixed global variable |
