PluginScore

plugin_header_nonexistent_domain_path

plugin header nonexistent domain path

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.

References

Plugin header requirements

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsUpdatedTop Issue
#1Themify Builder95,1952,0965k+Text Domain Mismatch
#2Pix por Piggly (para Woocommerce)205471954k+Exception Not Escaped
#3Robin Image Optimizer – Unlimited Image Optimization, WebP & AVIF20557541100k+Output Not Escaped
#4bbPress219293,672100k+Non Prefixed Function Found
#5Imagify: Optimize Images for Top Speed (Compress & Convert to WebP/AVIF)214188511m+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#6Modular DS: Monitor, update, and backup multiple websites211618140k+Exception Not Escaped
#7Smart Forms – when you need more than just a contact form217765745k+Output Not Escaped
#8PPOM – Product Addons & Custom Fields for WooCommerce213361,32520k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#9Advanced Form Integration — Connect Forms to 200+ Apps225,7714,67810k+wp function not compatible with requires wp
#10BuddyPress225839,008100k+Non Prefixed Function Found
#11Code Profiler – WordPress Performance Profiling and Debugging Made Easy222654008k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#12Dynamic QR Code – generator222382086k+missing direct file access protection
#13Restrict User Access – Ultimate Membership & Content Protection229771,84010k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#14ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF221,044799300k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#15Asset CleanUp: Page Speed Booster222,0302,485100k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#16Advanced Product Labels for WooCommerce2392155920k+Text Domain Mismatch
#17EventON – Events Calendar232,5851,0216k+Text Domain Mismatch
#18Iks Menu – WordPress Category Accordion Menu & FAQs236151,29310k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#19Visitor Traffic Real Time Statistics2342990530k+Direct Query
#20VK All in One Expansion Unit231,026518100k+Output Not Escaped
#21WP Editor2350233520k+Unsafe Printing Function
#22Stripe Payment Forms by WP Full Pay – Accept Credit Card Payments, Donations & Subscriptions231,1311,9139k+Output Not Escaped
#23WP Mega Menu239927928k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#24Pz-LinkCard249511,58120k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#25reGenerate Thumbnails Advanced2422012270k+Unsafe Printing Function
#26WCMultiShipping — Mondial Relay, Inpost & Chronopost for WooCommerce247314995k+Output Not Escaped
#27Yoast SEO – Advanced SEO with real-time guidance and built-in AI2415938610m+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#28Export All Posts, Products, Orders, Refunds & Users243631,1307k+Direct Query
#29Advanced WordPress Reset – Debug, Recover & Reset WP2547546420k+Output Not Escaped
#30FiboSearch – Ajax Search for WooCommerce25603302100k+Output Not Escaped
#31reSmush.it : The original free image compressor and optimizer plugin2515569100k+Output Not Escaped
#32Social Media Share Buttons & Social Sharing Icons252,4331,383100k+Unsafe Printing Function
#33Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons252,3651,35710k+Output Not Escaped
#34WP Encryption – One Click Free SSL Certificate & SSL / HTTPS Redirect, Security & SSL Scan257271,55450k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#35WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder2544034230k+Output Not Escaped
#36Ibtana – WordPress Website Builder2617340910k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#37Kadence Central – Site Management, Backups, Security, and Reporting2646221330k+Text Domain Mismatch
#38Video Gallery – Vimeo and YouTube Gallery265617946k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#39Kama Thumbnail2880479k+Output Not Escaped
#40Notification – Custom Notifications and Alerts for WordPress2818621910k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#41Sparkle Demo Importer283071666k+Text Domain Mismatch
#42Jetpack VaultPress287136210k+Missing
#43Adminimize29296691200k+Non Prefixed Variable Found
#44Jetpack Boost – Website Speed, Performance and Critical CSS29647248200k+Text Domain Mismatch
#45Optimole – Optimize Images | Convert WebP & AVIF | CDN & Lazy Load | Image Optimization2980162200k+Recommended
#46SamedayCourier Shipping293362694k+Non Singular String Literal Domain
#47Themify Popup292321088k+Text Domain Mismatch
#48Themify – WooCommerce Product Filter2964314520k+Output Not Escaped
#49weMail – Email Marketing, Newsletter Builder & Email Automations for WooCommerce292766810k+missing direct file access protection
#50WP Popular Posts2977300100k+Non Prefixed Variable Found