Block Registered Usernames in Comments Security & Risk Analysis

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You want to block comment nicknames and email adresses of registered users? This plugin solves this problem once and for all.

0 active installs v2.3 PHP + WP 4.8+ Updated Jan 14, 2021
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Block Registered Usernames in Comments Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Block Registered Usernames in Comments has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "block-registered-usernames" plugin v2.3 demonstrates an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL queries without prepared statements, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, nonce checks, or capability checks is a testament to rigorous development practices. The attack surface is completely zero, and the taint analysis shows no vulnerabilities, indicating that no sensitive data flows are mishandled. The plugin's vulnerability history is also completely clean, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This plugin appears to be exceptionally secure and well-developed from a code perspective.

While the code quality and lack of historical vulnerabilities are highly positive, the only area for potential, albeit minor, concern could be the complete absence of certain security checks like nonces and capability checks. While this is currently not an issue due to the zero attack surface, if any new entry points were introduced in future versions, the current code might not automatically include these essential safeguards. However, given the current state, this is purely a forward-looking observation rather than an immediate risk. Overall, this plugin presents a very low-risk profile to WordPress sites.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Block Registered Usernames in Comments Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Block Registered Usernames in Comments 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

Block Registered Usernames in Comments Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterpreprocess_commentblock-registered-usernames.php:47
Maintenance & Trust

Block Registered Usernames in Comments Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.6.17
Last updatedJan 14, 2021
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Block Registered Usernames in Comments Developer Profile

Marc Tönsing

14 plugins · 11K total installs

97
trust score
Avg Security Score
95/100
Avg Patch Time
1 days
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Detection Fingerprints

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FAQ

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