Akismet Credit Inserter Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/akismet-credit-inserter

Adds a small "Spam prevention powered by Akismet" to the footer of every blog to abide by Akismet licensing terms.

10 active installs v1.0.1 PHP + WP 2.6+ Updated Oct 22, 2019
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85
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Akismet Credit Inserter Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Akismet Credit Inserter has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'akismet-credit-inserter' plugin v1.0.1 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The static analysis reveals zero attack surface entry points, no dangerous functions, no direct SQL queries (all use prepared statements), and all outputs are properly escaped. Furthermore, there are no file operations, external HTTP requests, or indications of missing nonce or capability checks in the analyzed code.

The lack of any taint analysis findings, combined with a clean vulnerability history with zero recorded CVEs, further reinforces the plugin's apparent security. This suggests that the developers have adhered to secure coding practices and that the plugin has not been a target or a source of known vulnerabilities. The absence of any reported issues in its history is a significant positive indicator.

In conclusion, the 'akismet-credit-inserter' plugin v1.0.1 appears to be highly secure. There are no identifiable risks stemming from the provided static analysis or vulnerability history. The plugin demonstrates excellent security hygiene, with no apparent weaknesses that would warrant a risk deduction.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Akismet Credit Inserter Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Akismet Credit Inserter Code Analysis

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

Akismet Credit Inserter Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_footerakismet-credit-inserter.php:26
Maintenance & Trust

Akismet Credit Inserter Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedOct 22, 2019
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Akismet Credit Inserter Developer Profile

D'Arcy Norman

6 plugins · 620 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Akismet Credit Inserter

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/akismet-credit-inserter/akismet-credit-inserter.php
Version Parameters
akismet-credit-inserter.php?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
akismet-credit-insert
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Akismet Credit Inserter