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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2451 | Dynamic Front-End Heartbeat Control | 36 | 217 | 111 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2452 | Dynamic Visibility for Elementor | 36 | 56 | 89 | 50k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #2453 | WP CTA – Call Now Button, Sticky Button & Call to Action Builder | 36 | 1 | 433 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #2454 | Easy Support Videos – Embed videos in the admin | 36 | 160 | 95 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2455 | Product Carousel Slider for Elementor | 36 | 148 | 63 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2456 | Endora | 36 | 53 | 72 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2457 | Enhanced Media Library | 36 | 361 | 117 | 60k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #2458 | Enormail Sign Up Forms | 36 | 133 | 126 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2459 | Envo's Templates & Widgets for Elementor and WooCommerce | 36 | 1,065 | 54 | 10k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2460 | Export Variable Products | 36 | 79 | 49 | 400 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2461 | FreePay for WooCommerce | 36 | 114 | 102 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2462 | Friendly Functions for Welcart | 36 | 311 | 83 | 1k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #2463 | Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget | 36 | 229 | 24 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2464 | GetPaid > Wallet | 36 | 174 | 227 | 700 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2465 | Google SEO Pressor for Rich snippets | 36 | 51 | 160 | 400 | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #2466 | Gutena Kit – Gutenberg Blocks and Templates | 36 | 39 | 87 | 1k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #2467 | Header Footer Script Adder – Insert Code in Header, Body & Footer | 36 | 203 | 78 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2468 | Header Footer Code Manager | 36 | 81 | 180 | 600k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #2469 | Optimize Social Share | 36 | 203 | 61 | 3k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #2470 | HTML5 Maps | 36 | 194 | 160 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2471 | HTTP Requests Manager | 36 | 98 | 90 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2472 | Page Speed Optimizer: HTTP/2 Push, Async JavaScript, and Defer CSS | 36 | 68 | 33 | 6k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2473 | If-So Geolocation | 36 | 50 | 57 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #2474 | Insert Headers and Footers Code – HT Script | 36 | 391 | 34 | 7k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2475 | IntelliWidget Per Page Custom Menus and Dynamic Content | 36 | 586 | 162 | 600 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2476 | Italy Cookie Choices (for EU Cookie Law & Cookie Notice) | 36 | 115 | 77 | 10k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #2477 | Just TinyMCE Custom Styles | 36 | 112 | 28 | 1k+ | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #2478 | Lara's Google Analytics (GA4) | 36 | 303 | 57 | 9k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #2479 | Leartes TRY Exchange Rates | 36 | 250 | 27 | 500 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2480 | Legal Text Connector of the IT-Recht Kanzlei | 36 | 45 | 46 | 10k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #2481 | Libro de Reclamaciones y Quejas | 36 | 266 | 124 | 4k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2482 | LONG URL MAKER | 36 | 39 | 71 | 1k+ | Direct Query | ||
| #2483 | LocalWeb All In One | 36 | 34 | 297 | 5k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #2484 | MailMunch – Grow your Email List | 36 | 102 | 49 | 6k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2485 | Manage Notification E-mails | 36 | 129 | 98 | 100k+ | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #2486 | Materialis Companion | 36 | 129 | 67 | 6k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #2487 | Media Deduper | 36 | 60 | 99 | 9k+ | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #2488 | Motors VIN Decoder | 36 | 87 | 88 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2489 | 코드엠샵 마이사이트 – MSHOP MY SITE | 36 | 58 | 55 | 800 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2490 | Multiple Sidebars | 36 | 109 | 75 | 600 | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #2491 | WP Sticky Sidebar – Floating Sidebar On Scroll for Any Theme | 36 | 93 | 84 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #2492 | News Ticker for Elementor | 36 | 76 | 57 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2493 | MailerLite – Signup forms (official) | 36 | 430 | 158 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2494 | Order Status History for WooCommerce | 36 | 210 | 171 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2495 | Ovation Elements | 36 | 23 | 399 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #2496 | Ozh' Admin Drop Down Menu | 36 | 125 | 43 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2497 | PayPal Currency Converter BASIC for WooCommerce | 36 | 348 | 20 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2498 | PDF Forms Filler for CF7 | 36 | 185 | 79 | 3k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2499 | PDF Forms Filler for WPForms | 36 | 161 | 54 | 600 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2500 | Post Views Stats Counter | 36 | 142 | 241 | 700 | Non-prefixed global variable |
