plugin_header_invalid_requires_php

plugin header invalid requires php

The plugin file header contains missing, invalid, or inconsistent metadata.

high weight

Why It Shows Up

Plugin Check found a header value such as plugin name, license, domain path, network, Requires PHP, or Requires at least that does not match expected format.

Why It Matters

Header metadata tells WordPress and WordPress.org how to identify, load, translate, and present the plugin.

How to Fix

  • Use standard WordPress plugin header fields and valid values.
  • Keep header values consistent with the readme and actual plugin support policy.
  • Remove unsupported or stale metadata before release.

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsUpdatedTop Issue
#1Anti-spam, Spam protection, ReCaptcha for all forms and GDPR-compliant302642214k+Missing Unslash
#2Abandoned Cart Lite for WooCommerce358416120k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#3Disable Cart Fragments by Optimocha5781310k+Recommended
#4Classic Widgets97232m+outdated tested upto header