Add Post Type Instructions Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/add-post-type-instructions

Allows admins to easily set instructional context for metaboxes and more on pages, posts or custom post types.

100 active installs v2.1.1 PHP + WP 3.5+ Updated Apr 24, 2015
assistivedirectionsinstructioninstructionspost-types
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Add Post Type Instructions Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Add Post Type Instructions has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the "add-post-type-instructions" v2.1.1 plugin reveals a generally good security posture. The plugin demonstrates strengths in avoiding dangerous functions, properly sanitizing SQL queries, and the absence of file operations or external HTTP requests. Furthermore, the zero-known CVEs and lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, particularly critical or high severity ones, suggest a history of secure development and diligent patching by the developers. This is a strong indicator of a well-maintained plugin.

Key Concerns

  • Low output escaping coverage
  • No nonce checks
  • No capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Add Post Type Instructions Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Add Post Type Instructions Release Timeline

v2.1
v2.0
v1.0.3.1
v1.0.3
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Add Post Type Instructions Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
1 prepared
Unescaped Output
53
1 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared1 total queries

Output Escaping

2% escaped54 total outputs
Attack Surface

Add Post Type Instructions Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 25
actionplugins_loadedadd-post-type-instructions.php:45
actionplugins_loadedadd-post-type-instructions.php:58
actionadmin_menuadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:74
actionadmin_print_stylesadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:81
actionedit_form_topadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:82
actionedit_form_after_titleadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:83
filterdefault_contentadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:84
actionadmin_headadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:85
actionadmin_headadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:86
filteradmin_post_thumbnail_htmladmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:87
actionadmin_headadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:88
actionadmin_headadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:89
actionadmin_headadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:90
actionadmin_headadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:91
actionadmin_headadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:92
actionadmin_headadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:93
actionadmin_headadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:94
actionadmin_headadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:95
actionadmin_headadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:96
actionadmin_headadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:97
actionadmin_headadmin\class-add-post-type-instructions-admin.php:98
actionadmin_initadmin\includes\settings.php:30
actionadmin_print_stylesadmin\includes\settings.php:31
actioninitpublic\class-add-post-type-instructions.php:57
actionadmin_noticespublic\class-add-post-type-instructions.php:60
Maintenance & Trust

Add Post Type Instructions Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.2.39
Last updatedApr 24, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings7
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Add Post Type Instructions Developer Profile

dauidus

2 plugins · 1K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Add Post Type Instructions

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/add-post-type-instructions/admin/css/style.css
Version Parameters
add-post-type-instructions/admin/css/style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
apti-hidden
HTML Comments
<!-- APTI_EDITOR_CONTENT_START --><!-- APTI_EDITOR_CONTENT_END --><!-- APTI_ABOVE_TITLE_START --><!-- APTI_ABOVE_TITLE_END -->+30 more
Data Attributes
data-apti-editor-contentdata-apti-above-titledata-apti-above-editordata-apti-publishdata-apti-authordata-apti-thumbnail+11 more
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Add Post Type Instructions