plugin_header_invalid_author_uri
plugin header invalid author uri
The plugin file header contains missing, invalid, or inconsistent metadata.
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.
References
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B2BKing — Ultimate WooCommerce B2B and Wholesale Plugin — Wholesale Prices, Bulk Order Form & More | 23 | 1,347 | 409 | 10k+ | 2026-06-14 | Text Domain Mismatch |
| #2 | Team – Team Members Showcase Plugin | 60 | 12 | 781 | 10k+ | 2026-05-23 | Non Prefixed Variable Found |
| #3 | Spider Blocker | 78 | 19 | 9 | 20k+ | 2024-05-07 | Missing Translators Comment |
| #4 | Better Font Awesome | 79 | 6 | 9 | 70k+ | 2025-02-12 | Input Not Sanitized |
| #5 | JivoChat Live Chat – WP live chat plugin for WordPress | 81 | 27 | 13 | 20k+ | 2023-10-25 | wp function not compatible with requires wp |