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

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsAddedUpdatedTop Issue
#1Abandoned Cart Lite for WooCommerce358516120k+Non-prefixed global variable
#2Disable Cart Fragments by Optimocha5781310k+Nonce verification recommended
#3Material Design for WordPress6051207700Non-prefixed global variable
#4Dehkadeh Fonts631175800Text Domain Mismatch
#5ACF: Yandex Maps Field687310800Text Domain Mismatch
#6Marin Companion871966400Non-prefixed global variable
#7Avantex Companion90351001k+Non-prefixed global variable
#8Classic Widgets97232m+outdated tested upto header
#9Ozow Gateway for WooCommerce97210800Non-prefixed constant