
Animations for Blocks Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/animations-for-blocksAllows to add animations to block editor blocks on scroll.
Is Animations for Blocks Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 100/100Animations for Blocks has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The "animations-for-blocks" plugin v1.2.5 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unsanitized output, file operations, external requests, nonce checks, or capability checks across all analyzed entry points is a significant strength. Furthermore, the plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This indicates a well-developed and rigorously tested plugin that follows best practices for secure coding.
However, the very lack of these common security checks and identified entry points (AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, cron) might be a point of curiosity. While it suggests the plugin doesn't interact with the WordPress core in ways that typically require these protections, it's worth noting that a truly comprehensive analysis would involve deeper introspection into how the plugin integrates with the block editor itself. Without any identified vulnerabilities or specific code flaws, the current risk is assessed as very low. The plugin's strengths lie in its apparent adherence to secure coding principles and its clean historical record.
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Animations for Blocks Developer Profile
4 plugins · 16K total installs
How We Detect Animations for Blocks
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