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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3701 | JetSticky For Elementor | 59 | 13 | 38 | 30k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #3702 | Lazy Loader | 59 | 6 | 24 | 9k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #3703 | Mango Buttons | 59 | 14 | 21 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3704 | Pattern Wrangler – Manage Block Patterns and Pattern Categories | 59 | 14 | 73 | 400 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3705 | pensopay Payments v2 | 59 | 413 | 32 | 1k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #3706 | Remove Add to Cart Button for WooCommerce | 59 | 115 | 18 | 500 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3707 | Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side Menu | 59 | 9 | 123 | 7k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3708 | Subscribers – Free Web Push Notifications | 59 | 15 | 11 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3709 | Super Progressive Web Apps | 59 | 62 | 22 | 40k+ | wp function not compatible with requires wp | ||
| #3710 | UltraPress – AI Assistant, Chatbot & SEO | 59 | 12 | 38 | 800 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3711 | Unlimited Addons For Gutenberg Blocks | 59 | 16 | 68 | 900 | slow db query meta key | ||
| #3712 | Videojs HTML5 Player | 59 | 12 | 12 | 8k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #3713 | WC Korkmaz Contract – Contracts for WooCommerce | 59 | 7 | 38 | 600 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3714 | Payment Gateway for LiqPay for Woocommerce | 59 | 84 | 31 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3715 | Hide Posts | 59 | 9 | 70 | 20k+ | Direct Query | ||
| #3716 | Ultimate Gift Cards for WooCommerce | 59 | 3 | 448 | 7k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3717 | Variation Swatches for WooCommerce | 59 | 11 | 64 | 300k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3718 | RevivePress – Keep your Old Content Evergreen | 59 | 27 | 46 | 5k+ | date date | ||
| #3719 | Accesibilidad Web con el Widget de AccedeMe | 60 | 22 | 23 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3720 | Bandsintown Events | 60 | 80 | 28 | 4k+ | wp function not compatible with requires wp | ||
| #3721 | Post Blocks & Tools | 60 | 9 | 46 | 400 | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #3722 | Disable Emails | 60 | 25 | 16 | 30k+ | Short PHP open tag found | ||
| #3723 | Discount Rules for WooCommerce – Disco | Dynamic Pricing, Conditions, Bulk, Bundle, BOGO | 60 | 58 | 1k+ | Request data is not unslashed | |||
| #3724 | FancyBox for WordPress | 60 | 175 | 33 | 30k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3725 | HelloAsso | 60 | 132 | 89 | 4k+ | Short PHP open tag found | ||
| #3726 | iubenda | All-in-one Compliance for GDPR / CCPA Cookie Consent + more | 60 | 405 | 271 | 200k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3727 | Kubio AI Page Builder | 60 | 283 | 77 | 90k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #3728 | Mailster AmazonSES Integration | 60 | 52 | 25 | 2k+ | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #3729 | Material Design for WordPress | 60 | 51 | 207 | 800 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3730 | Product Labels, Quick View, Buy Now, Pre-Orders, Frequently Bought Together & More for WooCommerce – Merchant | 60 | 11 | 740 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3731 | Order Export & Order Import for WooCommerce | 60 | 257 | 699 | 50k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3732 | RealHomes PayPal Payments | 60 | 55 | 23 | 400 | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #3733 | Sales Countdown Timer | 60 | 107 | 150 | 6k+ | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #3734 | Stratum Widgets for Elementor | 60 | 66 | 366 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3735 | Surge | 60 | 46 | 47 | 4k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3736 | Team – Team Members Showcase Plugin | 60 | 12 | 781 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3737 | MultiStep Checkout for WooCommerce | 60 | 46 | 57 | 4k+ | Non Singular String Literal Text | ||
| #3738 | WoowGallery | 60 | 15 | 178 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3739 | WP Blog Post Layouts | 60 | 36 | 249 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3740 | Accessibility Font Resizer | 61 | 54 | 1 | 800 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3741 | Ads.txt Manager | 61 | 33 | 16 | 4k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3742 | In-Post Ads | 61 | 27 | 10 | 600 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3743 | CommerceBird – AI Command Center, ERP Integrations & B2B for WooCommerce (Zoho, Exact Online). | 61 | 3 | 162 | 500 | Direct Query | ||
| #3744 | ELEX WooCommerce Catalog Mode | 61 | 97 | 49 | 10k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3745 | GetPaid Stripe Payments | 61 | 206 | 44 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3746 | Country and State Selection Addon for Gravity Forms | 61 | 14 | 26 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed constant | ||
| #3747 | GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor | 61 | 9 | 119 | 70k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3748 | Hide Admin Bar For User Roles | 61 | 38 | 10 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3749 | Hotjar | 61 | 16 | 4 | 70k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3750 | Magic Tooltips For Contact Form 7 | 61 | 37 | 21 | 700 | Text Domain Mismatch |
