PluginScore

WordPress.NamingConventions.PrefixAllGlobals.NonPrefixedVariableFound

Non-prefixed global variable

The plugin defines a global variable without a plugin-specific prefix.

medium weight

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

WordPress Coding Standards

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsAddedUpdatedTop Issue
#4551Coming Soon Maintenance Mode92657k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4552Convert WPBakery to Elementor92116500Non-prefixed global variable
#4553Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List924367k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4554Display Posts – Easy lists, grids, navigation, and more92112380k+Non-prefixed function
#4555Envira Gallery – Image Photo Gallery, Albums, Video Gallery, Slideshows & More921765100k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4556Mongoose Page Plugin9241710k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4557Fluent Forms Block924182k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4558Product Gallery Slider, Additional Variation Images, Product Video, Product Image Zoom and Lightbox for WooCommerce – WooGallery9263020k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4559Gallery Block by Galleryberg: Lightbox with Tiles, Masonry, Square, & Justified Layouts921411k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4560IndieAuth923027400Missing direct file access protection
#4561OTP Login With Phone Number, OTP Verification92323900Non-prefixed hook name
#4562Block for Apple Maps921431k+Missing direct file access protection
#4563MB Relationships92281k+Non-prefixed class
#4564Nelio A/B Testing – AB Tests and Heatmaps for Better Conversion Optimization92182905k+Non-prefixed hook name
#4565N-Genius Online by Network922381k+Non-prefixed class
#4566Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List9252400date date
#4567Propovoice: All-in-One Client Management System921341800Non-prefixed global variable
#4568Push Notifications for WP – Self Hosted Web Push Notifications92165366k+wp function not compatible with requires wp
#4569Revision Manager TMC9240141k+Text Domain Mismatch
#4570Rox Appointment Booking – Appointment Booking Scheduling Solution92371k+Nonce verification recommended
#4571Greeklish Slugs921223k+Text Domain Mismatch
#4572Skyboot Portfolio Gallery for Elementor9211631k+Text Domain Mismatch
#4573Snow Monkey Blocks928717330k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4574Visual Slider923266600Non-prefixed function
#4575Product Category Slider & Grid for WooCommerce – WooCategory923219k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4576Multi Currency, Currency Switcher, Exchange Rates for WooCommerce – Mudra92291k+Non-prefixed hook name
#4577WooCommerce Accommodation Bookings921911k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4578WP DPE-GES928459600Text Domain Mismatch
#4579WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect92182190k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4580WP Mautic92356k+trademarked term
#4581WP Quick Post Duplicator923102k+trademarked term
#4582WPC AJAX Add to Cart for WooCommerce922810k+Non-prefixed hook name
#4583WPC Price by Quantity for WooCommerce92371k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4584Advanced Views – Display Custom Fields (ACF, Pods, MetaBox), Posts, CPT and Woo Products anywhere in Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi, Beaver…9329423k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4585Section Builder with Backgrounds – Customize with Color, Gradient, Image and Parallax.93271k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4586BeyondSEO – AI SEO to Improve Rankings, Listings & Online Visibility937361k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4587Clear Autoptimize Cache Automatically93394k+Request data is not unslashed
#4588Plugin de Clip para WooCommerce931329800Non-prefixed global variable
#4589Contextual Related Posts93216750k+Non-prefixed hook name
#4590Disable Blog9322210k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4591Disable CSS JS Cache939400Non-prefixed function
#4592Social Sharing (by Danny)93982k+Missing direct file access protection
#4593Easy Demo Importer – A Modern One-Click Demo Import Solution932492k+Non-prefixed hook name
#4594EasyMega931226k+Non-prefixed hook name
#4595Enable Mastodon Apps931375600Non-prefixed global variable
#4596Shipping Live Rates for DHL Express for WooCommerce93411600Non-prefixed global variable
#4597Kortez Toolset93321k+Missing Translators Comment
#4598Local Google Fonts93315100k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4599Market Exporter9310201k+Non-prefixed hook name
#4600Order Tip for WooCommerce9342682k+Non-prefixed global variable