Clean up wp_head Security & Risk Analysis

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Use Clean up wp_head to remove unused tags in wp_head.

90 active installs v0.2.1 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Nov 5, 2012
rsdstart_post_relwlwmanifestwp_generatorwp_head
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Clean up wp_head Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Clean up wp_head has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "clean-up-wp-head" v0.2.1 plugin exhibits a remarkably secure static analysis profile. There are no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, resulting in a zero attack surface. Crucially, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and there are no recorded instances of dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, or unsanitized taint flows. The complete absence of output escaping issues further bolsters its secure coding practices.

The plugin's vulnerability history is equally clean, with zero known CVEs, currently unpatched vulnerabilities, or recorded common vulnerability types. This history suggests a well-maintained and secure plugin over its lifespan, indicating diligence in addressing potential security weaknesses. The plugin's current version appears to be in excellent security standing based on the provided data.

In conclusion, the "clean-up-wp-head" v0.2.1 plugin demonstrates a strong security posture with no identified vulnerabilities in the static analysis or historical data. Its minimal attack surface and adherence to secure coding practices are significant strengths. There are no apparent weaknesses to report at this time.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Clean up wp_head Security Vulnerabilities

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

Clean up wp_head 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

Clean up wp_head Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actioninitclean-up-wp-head.php:16
actionadmin_initclean-up-wp-head.php:20
actionadmin_menuclean-up-wp-head.php:21
Maintenance & Trust

Clean up wp_head Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2
Last updatedNov 5, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs90
Developer Profile

Clean up wp_head Developer Profile

Fredrik Malmgren

2 plugins · 120 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Clean up wp_head

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/clean-up-wp-head/clean-up-wp-head.css

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
small
Data Attributes
id="clean_up_rsd_link"name="clean_up_rsd_link"id="clean_up_wlwmanifest_link"name="clean_up_wlwmanifest_link"id="clean_up_wp_generator"name="clean_up_wp_generator"+12 more
FAQ

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