plugin_header_invalid_network
plugin header invalid network
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 | Event Organiser | 19 | 1,106 | 544 | 20k+ | 2024-10-10 | Text Domain Mismatch |
| #2 | Reviews and Rating – Google Reviews | 28 | 343 | 219 | 20k+ | 2025-01-31 | Text Domain Mismatch |
| #3 | WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin | 36 | 18 | 146 | 4m+ | 2026-04-16 | Direct Query |
| #4 | Go Live Update Urls | 55 | 11 | 49 | 80k+ | 2026-05-21 | Non Prefixed Hookname Found |
| #5 | Sticky Side Buttons | 64 | 27 | 4 | 10k+ | 2025-07-02 | Unsafe Printing Function |
| #6 | ACF Options For Polylang | 94 | 9 | 23 | 10k+ | 2026-03-04 | Non Prefixed Constant Found |
| #7 | Advanced Sidebar Menu | 94 | 5 | 117 | 10k+ | 2026-05-21 | Non Prefixed Hookname Found |