Animation Block Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/animation-block

Use the power of animate.css to animate Gutenberg blocks as they enter the viewport.

100 active installs v1.0.2 PHP 5.6+ WP 4.7+ Updated May 9, 2019
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Animation Block Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Animation Block 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 'animation-block' plugin v1.0.2 exhibits a very strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, SQL queries are all prepared, and all outputs are properly escaped. Importantly, there are no identified file operations or external HTTP requests, and crucially, no taint analysis identified any unsanitized flows. The complete absence of identified vulnerabilities in its history further reinforces this positive assessment. The plugin demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding practices, with a zero attack surface from entry points and a lack of critical or high-severity code signals. While the lack of any attack surface is a strength, it could also indicate limited functionality. Overall, this plugin appears exceptionally secure based on the available data.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Animation Block Security Vulnerabilities

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

Animation Block 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

Animation Block Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionenqueue_block_assetssrc\init.php:45
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetssrc\init.php:76
Maintenance & Trust

Animation Block Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedMay 9, 2019
PHP min version5.6
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Animation Block Developer Profile

Paul Allen

1 plugin · 100 total installs

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

How We Detect Animation Block

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/animation-block/dist/frontend.js/wp-content/plugins/animation-block/dist/block.css/wp-content/plugins/animation-block/dist/blocks.build.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/animation-block/dist/frontend.js/wp-content/plugins/animation-block/dist/blocks.build.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
gutenberg-animate-block
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Animation Block