Comments by Post Type Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/comments-by-post-type

Separate comments by post type in admin menu.

10 active installs v1.0.2 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Mar 12, 2016
admin-menucommentscustom-post-types
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Comments by Post Type Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Comments by Post Type has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "comments-by-post-type" plugin v1.0.2 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The code analysis reveals a complete absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and importantly, any untainted data flows. This indicates a meticulous development process focused on security best practices. The plugin also shows no known vulnerabilities (CVEs) and has a history free of security issues, which is a significant positive indicator of its reliability and the diligence of its maintainers. The lack of any attack surface points (AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, cron events) further strengthens its security by minimizing potential entry points for attackers. While the plugin's current security is excellent, it's worth noting that the complete absence of certain security checks like nonces and capability checks, combined with zero identified flows, might be a reflection of its limited functionality or how it's designed to be integrated. If future updates introduce more dynamic user interaction or data handling, these checks would become critical. However, based solely on the current data, the plugin presents a very low risk.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Comments by Post Type Security Vulnerabilities

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

Comments by Post Type Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
1 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared1 total queries
Attack Surface

Comments by Post Type Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionplugins_loadedcomments-by-post-type.php:43
filtercomments_clausescomments-by-post-type.php:82
actioncurrent_screencomments-by-post-type.php:86
actionadmin_menucomments-by-post-type.php:104
Maintenance & Trust

Comments by Post Type Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.4.34
Last updatedMar 12, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Comments by Post Type Developer Profile

Irina Sokolovskaja

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect Comments by Post Type

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/comments-by-post-type/style.css/wp-content/plugins/comments-by-post-type/script.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/comments-by-post-type/script.js
Version Parameters
comments-by-post-type/style.css?ver=comments-by-post-type/script.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Comments by Post Type