plugin_header_invalid_requires_wp

plugin header invalid requires wp

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
#1MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter161,5501,9561k+Non-prefixed global variable
#2Points Management System For Gamification, Ranks, Badges, and Loyalty Rewards Program – myCred211,4783,33710k+Non-prefixed global variable
#3Feed Them Social – Social Media Feeds, Video, and Photo Galleries2356353520k+Output is not escaped
#4WP STAGING – WordPress Backups, Restore, Migration & Clone231,5251,610100k+Non-prefixed global variable
#5Seo Optimized Images255261,31610k+Non-prefixed global variable
#6Classified Listing Toolkits31421,8594k+Non-prefixed global variable
#7Media Library Downloader3519154k+unlink unlink
#8BP Disable Activation Reloaded3614728800Output is not escaped
#9Advanced Custom Fields: NextGEN Gallery Field add-on3713120400Output is not escaped
#10Url Rewrite Analyzer417121400Unsafe printing function
#11Category Archive Widget51542700Output is not escaped
#12WP PDF Generator842122900Request data is not unslashed
#13Bulk Menu Edit9128800Direct Query
#14Teachable931975400Non-prefixed global variable
#15Regiones de Chile para WooCommerce9474400trademarked term
#16Sch.gr Commons94651k+Discouraged text-domain loading
#17Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox96431k+Missing direct file access protection
#18Bottom Admin Toolbar98301k+Missing direct file access protection