plugin_header_invalid_author_uri

plugin header invalid author uri

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
#1B2BKing — Ultimate WooCommerce B2B and Wholesale Plugin — Wholesale Prices, Bulk Order Form & More231,34740910k+2026-06-14Text Domain Mismatch
#2Team – Team Members Showcase Plugin601278110k+2026-05-23Non Prefixed Variable Found
#3Spider Blocker7819920k+2024-05-07Missing Translators Comment
#4Better Font Awesome796970k+2025-02-12Input Not Sanitized
#5JivoChat Live Chat – WP live chat plugin for WordPress81271320k+2023-10-25wp function not compatible with requires wp