WordPress.WP.DeprecatedFunctions.wp_init_targeted_link_rel_filtersFound
Deprecated function: wp_init_targeted_link_rel_filters
The plugin uses a WordPress API, parameter, class, or value that has been deprecated.
Why It Shows Up
Plugin Check found a deprecated WordPress function, parameter position, class, or parameter value.
Why It Matters
Deprecated APIs may keep working for now, but they can behave differently across WordPress versions and make maintenance harder.
How to Fix
- Look up the replacement API in the WordPress developer reference.
- Update the call signature and test on the plugin's supported WordPress versions.
- Keep compatibility wrappers only when the plugin intentionally supports older WordPress versions.
References
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Added | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Everest Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form, Quiz, Survey & Custom Form Builder with AI | 22 | 400 | 1,365 | 90k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #2 | Simple Newsletter Plugin – Noptin | 22 | 73 | 595 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #3 | User Registration & Membership – Free & Paid Memberships, Subscriptions, Content Restriction, User Profile, Custom User Registration & Login Builder | 24 | 675 | 3,406 | 50k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4 | WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers + Custom Code Snippets – WordPress Code Manager | 88 | 26 | 33 | 3m+ | Non-prefixed global variable |
