PluginScore

WordPress.NamingConventions.PrefixAllGlobals.VariableConstantNameFound

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
#251Variation Swatches for WooCommerce591164300k+Non-prefixed global variable
#252Post/Page Import Export – Migrate Content with Custom Fields & Taxonomies611227400Input is not sanitized
#253Powerkit – Supercharge your WordPress Site616711510k+Non-prefixed global variable
#254Carousel Slider627130k+Non-prefixed global variable
#255Custom Permalink Editor624513k+Non-prefixed hook name
#256Phone Validator for WooCommerce638331k+Missing nonce verification
#257Disabler6421238900Text Domain Mismatch
#258Inactive Logout64307110k+Non-prefixed global variable
#259Flexible Product Fields (WooCommerce Product Addons) – WooCommerce Product Page Editor67579810k+Non-prefixed global variable
#260Kraken.io Image Optimizer – Compress, Convert to WebP & AVIF, Resize & Bulk Optimize67293809k+Text Domain Mismatch
#261Product Specifications for Woocommerce6712801k+Non-prefixed global variable
#262One Stop Shop for WooCommerce68238310k+Input is not sanitized
#263Product Category Slider for WooCommerce6821104800Non-prefixed hook name
#264WebDefender Security – Protection & AntiSpam70176611k+wp function not compatible with requires wp
#265Shipping Notices and No shipping options found info for WooCommerce70918400Non-prefixed global variable
#266Login Logout Menu7272020k+Input is not sanitized
#267POKY – Product Importer73612700Input is not validated
#268WP Revisions Limit741614800Missing Arg Domain
#269WPSSO WP Sitemaps XML with News, Image, and Video Sitemap756024400Missing Translators Comment
#270Aruba Fatturazione Elettronica7634700Missing nonce verification
#271ACF Galerie 47716232k+Text Domain Mismatch
#272Variation Price Display For WooCommerce778716900Text Domain Mismatch
#273WPA WooCommerce Product Gallery Slider Lite776652400Text Domain Mismatch
#274Wheel of Life: Coaching and Assessment Tool for Life Coach7831133k+Non-prefixed global variable
#275Flutterwave Payments79839700Non-prefixed global variable
#276Bulk Order Form for WooCommerce81898900Non-prefixed hook name
#277PDF Generator for WordPress83101981k+Non-prefixed global variable
#278Filterable Portfolio843761k+Non-prefixed global variable
#279FontFlow Custom Icons for Elementor852915700Text Domain Mismatch
#280WC MyParcel Belgium8634079600Text Domain Mismatch
#281WPS Bookings for WooCommerce88262494k+Non-prefixed global variable
#282File Uploads Addon for WooCommerce888155k+Missing direct file access protection
#283Canvas891911210k+Non-prefixed global variable
#284Convert to Blocks892112k+Non-prefixed hook name
#285WPGet API – Connect to any external REST API89151910k+Missing direct file access protection
#286Shipping Live Rates and Access Points for UPS for WooCommerce906117k+Non-prefixed global variable
#287Include Mastodon Feed90113800Non-prefixed global variable
#288reCaptcha for WooCommerce911169400Text Domain Mismatch
#289Curator.io91392k+Nonce verification recommended
#290MAS Static Content913710k+Non-prefixed hook name
#291Themebeez Toolkit9126789k+Non-prefixed class
#292Cookie Consent – GDPR & CCPA Cookie Banner & Consent Manager921610k+Direct Query
#293Menu Cart for WooCommerce921021680k+Text Domain Mismatch
#294Shipping Live Rates for DHL Express for WooCommerce93411600Non-prefixed global variable
#295Huurkalender WP9337800trademarked term
#296Add to Cart Redirect for WooCommerce9345400Nonce verification recommended
#297Carousel, Slider, Photo Gallery with Lightbox, Video Slider, by WP Carousel9324470k+Non-prefixed global variable
#298WP Menu Cart9311157k+Non-prefixed hook name
#299Real Testimonials – Testimonial Slider, Collect Customer Reviews and Video Testimonials9429340k+Non-prefixed global variable
#300MyParcel942848k+Non-prefixed global variable