Better WP ShowHide Elements Security & Risk Analysis

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100 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.0.2+ Updated Dec 3, 2014
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Better WP ShowHide Elements Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Better WP ShowHide Elements 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 "better-wordpress-showhide-elements" v1.0 plugin indicates a strong security posture. There are no identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that are exposed. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent security practices by not utilizing dangerous functions, ensuring all SQL queries are prepared, and performing proper output escaping. The absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the reliance on built-in WordPress security mechanisms like nonce and capability checks (though not explicitly found as *needed* due to the lack of entry points) are all positive indicators. The taint analysis also reveals no critical or high-severity vulnerabilities.

The vulnerability history is equally reassuring, with no known CVEs ever recorded for this plugin, indicating a consistent track record of security. This lack of historical vulnerabilities suggests diligent development and testing practices. The plugin's design appears to be minimal and focused, which inherently reduces the attack surface and the likelihood of introducing vulnerabilities. While the lack of any discovered vulnerabilities or exploitable code signals is a significant strength, it's also important to note that with zero entry points identified, the analysis of certain security checks (like nonce and capability checks) is based on their absence rather than their presence in safeguarding actual functions.

In conclusion, the "better-wordpress-showhide-elements" v1.0 plugin exhibits a very high level of security based on the provided data. The lack of exposed entry points, robust code hygiene, and a clean vulnerability history collectively paint a picture of a secure and well-maintained plugin. There are no specific security concerns to deduct points for based on this analysis.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Better WP ShowHide Elements Security Vulnerabilities

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

Better WP ShowHide Elements 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

Better WP ShowHide Elements Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsbetter-wp-showhide-elements.php:19
Maintenance & Trust

Better WP ShowHide Elements Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.0.38
Last updatedDec 3, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Better WP ShowHide Elements Developer Profile

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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 Better WP ShowHide Elements

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/better-wordpress-showhide-elements/showhide.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/better-wordpress-showhide-elements/showhide.js
Version Parameters
better-wordpress-showhide-elements/showhide.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Better WP ShowHide Elements