plugin_header_invalid_network

plugin header invalid network

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
#1Event Organiser191,10654420k+2024-10-10Text Domain Mismatch
#2Reviews and Rating – Google Reviews2834321920k+2025-01-31Text Domain Mismatch
#3WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin36181464m+2026-04-16Direct Query
#4Go Live Update Urls55114980k+2026-05-21Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#5Sticky Side Buttons6427410k+2025-07-02Unsafe Printing Function
#6ACF Options For Polylang9492310k+2026-03-04Non Prefixed Constant Found
#7Advanced Sidebar Menu94511710k+2026-05-21Non Prefixed Hookname Found