Better Block Patterns Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/better-block-patterns

Build better WordPress websites faster with our custom block patterns for the Block Editor (Gutenberg).

1K active installs v1.0.3 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.8+ Updated Jan 24, 2022
block-patternsblock-stylesblock-templatesgutenbergportfolio
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Better Block Patterns Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Better Block Patterns has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "better-block-patterns" plugin v1.0.3 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface and potential entry points for malicious activity. The code analysis also shows positive signs with 100% of SQL queries using prepared statements and a reasonable rate of output escaping (67%). Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerability history, including critical or high severity issues, which is a very positive indicator.

Key Concerns

  • Output escaping not fully implemented
  • No nonce checks on potential entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Better Block Patterns Security Vulnerabilities

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

Better Block Patterns Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
129
260 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
7
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

67% escaped389 total outputs
Attack Surface

Better Block Patterns Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 22
actionupdate_option_better_block_patternsbetter-block-patterns.php:77
actioncustomize_save_afterbetter-block-patterns.php:78
actionplugins_loadedbetter-block-patterns.php:80
filterplugin_action_links_better-block-patterns/better-block-patterns.phpbetter-block-patterns.php:81
actioninitincludes\class-blocks-manager.php:13
actionafter_setup_themeincludes\class-customizer.php:10
actioncustomize_registerincludes\class-customizer.php:11
actioncustomize_registerincludes\class-customizer.php:12
actionwp_headincludes\class-customizer.php:13
actioncustomize_preview_initincludes\class-customizer.php:14
actioninitincludes\class-patterns-manager.php:13
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-scripts.php:29
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-scripts.php:30
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-scripts.php:31
actionadmin_menuincludes\class-settings.php:33
actionadmin_initincludes\class-settings.php:34
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-settings.php:35
actioninitincludes\customizer\helpers-css.php:269
actionbbp_cssincludes\customizer\helpers-display.php:133
filtercustomize_refresh_noncesincludes\customizer\helpers.php:135
filterbbp_customizer_sectionsincludes\customizer\panels\better-block-patterns.php:126
filterbbp_customizer_sectionsincludes\customizer\panels\better-block-patterns.php:127
Maintenance & Trust

Better Block Patterns Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.9.0
Last updatedJan 24, 2022
PHP min version7.0
Downloads13K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Better Block Patterns Developer Profile

Dumitru Brinzan

11 plugins · 7K total installs

88
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Better Block Patterns

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/css/admin/style.css/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/css/admin/editor.css/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/css/admin/global.css/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/css/public/style.css/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/editor.js/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/settings.js/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/global.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/editor.js/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/settings.js/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/global.js
Version Parameters
better-block-patterns/assets/css/admin/style.css?ver=better-block-patterns/assets/css/admin/editor.css?ver=better-block-patterns/assets/css/admin/global.css?ver=better-block-patterns/assets/css/public/style.css?ver=better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/editor.js?ver=better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/settings.js?ver=better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/global.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
bbp-block-patterns-editor-toolbarbbp-block-patterns-insert-patternbbp-block-patterns-categories-listbbp-block-patterns-list-itembbp-block-patterns-preview-wrapperbbp-block-patterns-preview-imagebbp-block-patterns-insert-buttonbbp-settings-page+2 more
HTML Comments
<!-- Better Block Patterns Settings --><!-- End Better Block Patterns Settings --><!-- Better Block Patterns Editor --><!-- End Better Block Patterns Editor -->+2 more
Data Attributes
data-bbp-pattern-iddata-bbp-category-slugdata-bbp-pattern-slugdata-bbp-pattern-title
JS Globals
window.betterBlockPatternsEditorwindow.bbpSettings
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Better Block Patterns