plugin_header_missing_plugin_description

plugin header missing plugin description

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
#1ABC Crypto Checkout7642141k+Text Domain Mismatch