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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4451 | WP Anywhere Widgets | 89 | 16 | 14 | 700 | wp function not compatible with requires wp | ||
| #4452 | Disable User Login | 89 | 1 | 20 | 500 | Direct Query | ||
| #4453 | WPC Smart Notifications for WooCommerce | 89 | 79 | 600 | Non-prefixed global variable | |||
| #4454 | WPC Variation Swatches for WooCommerce | 89 | 29 | 7k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | |||
| #4455 | wetracked.io for WooCommerce | 89 | 4 | 9 | 700 | Non-prefixed constant | ||
| #4456 | Animated Headline | 90 | 5 | 16 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed constant | ||
| #4457 | aThemes Addons for Elementor | 90 | 13 | 96 | 8k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4458 | Avantex Companion | 90 | 35 | 100 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4459 | Beehive Analytics – Google Analytics Dashboard | 90 | 611 | 22 | 20k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4460 | Business Reviews – Display Customer Reviews from Popular Sites | 90 | 4 | 4 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed class | ||
| #4461 | Canvas | 90 | 2 | 115 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4462 | Card Elements for WPBakery | 90 | 1 | 208 | 500 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4463 | Comunas de Chile para WooCommerce | 90 | 5 | 6 | 2k+ | trademarked term | ||
| #4464 | Conditional Blocks – Advanced Content Visibility Control for WordPress | 90 | 10 | 22 | 2k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #4465 | CookiePro | Simplify Compliance with GDPR & EU Cookie Laws | 90 | 37 | 5 | 1k+ | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #4466 | Cryptocurrency Widgets For Elementor | 90 | 1 | 33 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4467 | Cloudflare SSL by Weslink | 90 | 3 | 7 | 2k+ | trademarked term | ||
| #4468 | Daddy Plus | 90 | 35 | 552 | 8k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4469 | Dynamic Year Block – display a copyright notice in your footer with the current year | 90 | 5 | 28 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4470 | Easy Auto SKU Generator for WooCommerce | 90 | 21 | 13 | 10k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #4471 | Shipping Live Rates and Access Points for UPS for WooCommerce | 90 | 6 | 11 | 7k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4472 | Flipdish Ordering System | 90 | 5 | 11 | 400 | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #4473 | Genesis Custom Blocks | 90 | 7 | 22 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #4474 | ShareThis Dashboard for Google Analytics | 90 | 4 | 272 | 80k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4475 | HivePress Messages | 90 | 7 | 10 | 7k+ | Direct Query | ||
| #4476 | HivePress Reviews | 90 | 5 | 11 | 7k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4477 | Include Mastodon Feed | 90 | 11 | 3 | 800 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4478 | User Profile Picture | 90 | 50 | 40k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | |||
| #4479 | Shipping Cost on Product Page Calculator for WooCommerce | 90 | 3 | 14 | 400 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4480 | Order Status Control for WooCommerce | 90 | 23 | 4 | 5k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4481 | PHP Native Password Hash | 90 | 7 | 6 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4482 | Payment Forms for Paystack | 90 | 494 | 23 | 3k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4483 | Photection – Easy image protection for WordPress | 90 | 4 | 9 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4484 | Post Export Import with Media | 90 | 34 | 41 | 1k+ | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #4485 | Power Coupons for WooCommerce | 90 | 6 | 91 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4486 | Prevent Browser Caching | 90 | 2 | 18 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #4487 | WP All Export – Product Export Add-On for WooCommerce | 90 | 14 | 26 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #4488 | PromPress | 90 | 8 | 4 | 700 | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #4489 | QODE Quick View for WooCommerce | 90 | 2 | 98 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4490 | Quotes for WooCommerce | 90 | 186 | 265 | 4k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4491 | Reading Position Indicator | 90 | 2 | 23 | 800 | Dynamic hook name | ||
| #4492 | Relevanssi Live Ajax Search | 90 | 4 | 22 | 7k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4493 | SEO SIMPLE PACK | 90 | 99 | 97 | 100k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4494 | Slider by Soliloquy – Responsive Image Slider for WordPress | 90 | 470 | 29 | 30k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4495 | Tabbed Contents Block – Display Content in Tabbed Layout | 90 | 4 | 36 | 800 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4496 | TMDS – Dropshipping for TEMU and Woo | 90 | 1 | 110 | 500 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4497 | Wetterwarner | 90 | 5 | 12 | 500 | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #4498 | WPC Smart Compare for WooCommerce | 90 | 22 | 70k+ | Nonce verification recommended | |||
| #4499 | WPC Smart Quick View for WooCommerce | 90 | 25 | 90k+ | Nonce verification recommended | |||
| #4500 | WowShipping – Weight Based Table Rate Shipping with Live Rates for UPS, USPS, DHL | 90 | 26 | 19 | 500 | Text Domain Mismatch |
