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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4401 | MC4WP: Mailchimp Top Bar – Email Subscribe Notification Bar | 88 | 1 | 21 | 7k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4402 | Minimal Coming Soon – Coming Soon Page | 88 | 7 | 143 | 100k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4403 | WPS Bookings for WooCommerce | 88 | 26 | 249 | 4k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4404 | Nav Menu Manager | 88 | 9 | 17 | 800 | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #4405 | Piotnet Addons For Elementor | 88 | 744 | 26 | 30k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4406 | Repeat Order for WooCommerce | 88 | 19 | 9 | 3k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4407 | Responsive Slick Slider WordPress | 88 | 3 | 131 | 500 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4408 | Scriptless Social Sharing | 88 | 8 | 9 | 10k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #4409 | SiteGround Email Marketing | 88 | 18 | 75 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed namespace | ||
| #4410 | Skydropx | 88 | 4 | 9 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4411 | Smart Blocks – WordPress Gutenberg Blocks | 88 | 10 | 76 | 1k+ | Post Not In post not in | ||
| #4412 | The Events Calendar: Category Colors | 88 | 18 | 42 | 5k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4413 | Transferito: WP Migration | 88 | 16 | 115 | 500 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4414 | Weather Effect | 88 | 381 | 4k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | |||
| #4415 | File Uploads Addon for WooCommerce | 88 | 8 | 15 | 5k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #4416 | WooCommerce Shortcodes | 88 | 5 | 7 | 9k+ | trademarked term | ||
| #4417 | Divi Carousel Free (Divi5 Support) | 88 | 268 | 26 | 30k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4418 | WPC Admin Columns | 88 | 30 | 1k+ | Direct Query | |||
| #4419 | WPC Smart Linked Products – Upsells & Cross-sells for WooCommerce | 88 | 29 | 700 | Nonce verification recommended | |||
| #4420 | WPCasa Contact Form 7 | 88 | 4 | 5 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4421 | AI Content Creator – Easy ChatGPT powered article generator | 89 | 15 | 33 | 500 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4422 | Archivarix External Images Importer | 89 | 8 | 35 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4423 | atec Cache Info | 89 | 24 | 2 | 1k+ | wp function not compatible with requires wp | ||
| #4424 | Better Variation Price for WooCommerce | 89 | 5 | 12 | 1k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4425 | Bold pagos en linea | 89 | 4 | 32 | 4k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4426 | Content Update Scheduler | 89 | 2 | 17 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4427 | Convert to Blocks | 89 | 2 | 11 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #4428 | Coupon & Discount Code Reveal Button | 89 | 37 | 10 | 1k+ | wp function not compatible with requires wp | ||
| #4429 | Font Awesome | 89 | 21 | 3 | 400k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #4430 | Location Add-on For Gravity Forms | 89 | 18 | 16 | 400 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4431 | Impressum | 89 | 50 | 12 | 4k+ | Short PHP open tag found | ||
| #4432 | AI Powered Marketing | 89 | 8 | 8 | 50k+ | Offloaded Content | ||
| #4433 | Link View | 89 | 99 | 5 | 800 | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #4434 | Loading Page with Loading Screen | 89 | 49 | 18 | 10k+ | wp function not compatible with requires wp | ||
| #4435 | MAS Elementor | 89 | 19 | 216 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #4436 | Mediavine Control Panel | 89 | 30 | 30 | 10k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4437 | Page Sidebar for Twenty Seventeen | 89 | 110 | 14 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4438 | PayJustNow for WooCommerce | 89 | 1 | 18 | 900 | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4439 | Popups for Divi | 89 | 99 | 57 | 100k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4440 | QODE Wishlist for WooCommerce | 89 | 2 | 178 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4441 | RateMyAgent Official | 89 | 1 | 158 | 400 | Non-prefixed namespace | ||
| #4442 | Raychat | 89 | 1 | 11 | 800 | Discouraged text-domain loading | ||
| #4443 | Reading Time WP | 89 | 5 | 33 | 30k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4444 | Real Custom Post Order: Create a custom order for your content | 89 | 1 | 19 | 8k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4445 | seQura | 89 | 2 | 23 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4446 | Wbcom Designs – Shortcodes & Elementor Widgets For BuddyPress | 89 | 26 | 184 | 600 | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #4447 | Statify | 89 | 5 | 33 | 100k+ | Direct Query | ||
| #4448 | Superb Table (SEO Optimized Tables With Schema) | 89 | 44 | 12 | 2k+ | wp function not compatible with requires wp | ||
| #4449 | Tawk.To Live Chat | 89 | 102 | 27 | 100k+ | wp function not compatible with requires wp | ||
| #4450 | Location Pack for WooCommerce | 89 | 14 | 800 | Non-prefixed global variable |
