Does Black Bar have any unpatched vulnerabilities?

No published vulnerabilities and no findings under coordinated disclosure as of the latest data update. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest version.

Is Black Bar compatible with WordPress 7.0.2?

According to WordPress.org data, Black Bar 4.2.0 has been tested up to WordPress 7.0.2. Check the plugin's changelog for the latest compatibility information.

Is Black Bar compatible with PHP 8.1.2+?

Black Bar requires PHP 8.1.2 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts run PHP 8.1 or 8.2. If you are on an older PHP version, consider upgrading before installing this plugin.

How often is Black Bar updated?

Black Bar was last updated on May 17, 2026. Frequent updates are generally a positive security signal.

What is Black Bar's security score?

Black Bar has a WP-Safety security score of 100/100. This score is computed from CVE history, patch response time, developer trust signals, and plugin maintenance activity.

Black Bar Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/blackbar

Black Bar is an unobtrusive Debug Bar for WordPress developers that attaches itself to the bottom of the browser window.

500 active installs v4.2.0 PHP 8.1.2+ WP 6.7+ Updated May 17, 2026

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A · Safe

CVEs total0

Unpatched0

Last CVENever

Plugin page Download

Safety Verdict

Is Black Bar Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Black Bar has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3mo ago

Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the "blackbar" plugin v4.1.4 reveals a generally positive security posture. There are no identified dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities due to prepared statements, or file operations. The absence of external HTTP requests and a lack of bundled libraries further contribute to a reduced attack surface. The plugin also shows good practices regarding output escaping, with a high percentage of outputs being properly escaped. The vulnerability history is also completely clear, with no past or present CVEs recorded, indicating a stable and secure development history.

Key Concerns

Unescaped output rate is concerning
Missing nonce checks on entry points

Vulnerabilities

None known

Black Bar Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.

Version History

Black Bar Release Timeline

v4.2.0Current

v4.1.4

v4.1.3

v4.1.2

v4.1.1

v4.1.0

v4.0.3

v4.0.2

v4.0.1

v4.0.0

v3.1.0

v3.0.0

v2.2.1

v2.2.0

v2.1.4

v2.1.3

v2.1.2

v2.1.1

v2.1.0

v2.0.0

Code Analysis

Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Black Bar Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions

Raw SQL Queries

0 prepared

Unescaped Output

65 escaped

Nonce Checks

Capability Checks

File Operations

External Requests

Bundled Libraries

Output Escaping

66% escaped99 total outputs

Attack Surface

Black Bar Attack Surface

Entry Points0

Unprotected0

WordPress Hooks 14

actionactivated_pluginactivate.php:48

actionadmin_noticesactivate.php:49

filtergform_noconflict_scriptscompatibility.php:15

filtergform_noconflict_stylescompatibility.php:24

actionallplugin\Application.php:54

actionallplugin\Application.php:55

actionallplugin\Application.php:56

actionplugins_loadedplugin\Application.php:59

actioninitplugin\Application.php:60

actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsplugin\Application.php:64

actionwp_enqueue_scriptsplugin\Application.php:65

actionadmin_footerplugin\Application.php:66

actionwp_footerplugin\Application.php:67

filteradmin_body_classplugin\Application.php:68

Maintenance & Trust

Black Bar Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested7.0.2

Last updatedMay 17, 2026

PHP min version8.1.2

Downloads42K

Community Trust

Rating100/100

Number of ratings9

Active installs500

Alternatives

Black Bar Alternatives

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Debug Bar Shortcodes adds a new panel to the Debug Bar that displays the registered shortcodes for the current request.

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Debug Bar Constants

debug-bar-constants

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Debug Bar Localization

debug-bar-localization

Debug Bar Localization adds a new panel to the Debug Bar which displays information on the locale for your install and the language files loaded.

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Developer Profile

Black Bar Developer Profile

Gemini Labs

3 plugins · 61K total installs

trust score

Avg Security Score

92/100

Avg Patch Time

397 days

View full developer profile

Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Black Bar

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths

/wp-content/plugins/blackbar/assets/blackbar.js/wp-content/plugins/blackbar/assets/blackbar.css

Script Paths

/wp-content/plugins/blackbar/assets/blackbar.js

Version Parameters

ver=4.1.4

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes

blackbar

Data Attributes

data-blackbar-hook

JS Globals

window.blackbar

FAQ