plugin_header_invalid_requires_wp
plugin header invalid requires wp
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 | Points Management System For Gamification, Ranks, Badges, and Loyalty Rewards Program – myCred | 21 | 1,469 | 3,333 | 10k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #2 | Feed Them Social – Social Media Feeds, Video, and Photo Galleries | 23 | 563 | 535 | 20k+ | Output Not Escaped | |
| #3 | WP STAGING – WordPress Backup, Restore & Migration | 23 | 1,414 | 1,327 | 100k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #4 | Seo Optimized Images | 25 | 526 | 1,316 | 10k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #5 | Classified Listing Toolkits | 30 | 43 | 1,859 | 4k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #6 | Anti-spam, Spam protection, ReCaptcha for all forms and GDPR-compliant | 30 | 264 | 221 | 4k+ | Missing Unslash | |
| #7 | Media Library Downloader | 35 | 21 | 16 | 4k+ | Output Not Escaped |
