Count Post Signs Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/count-post-signs

Counts signs (characters and spaces) in real time while you are writing your content. Works for any kind of "post type" out of the box.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.8+ Updated Oct 7, 2016
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Count Post Signs Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "count-post-signs" plugin v1.0 demonstrates an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis results. The absence of any identified attack surface points, such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, indicates that the plugin has no direct entry points for malicious input. Furthermore, the code signals reveal a commitment to secure coding practices: no dangerous functions were detected, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. The lack of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the explicit mention of zero nonce and capability checks (likely because there are no relevant functions to check) further contribute to its robust design. The taint analysis also shows no identified flows with unsanitized paths, reinforcing the secure coding practices.

The vulnerability history is equally impressive, with no recorded CVEs, past or present. This indicates a history of secure development and maintenance, suggesting that the developers are either highly skilled in security or have been very diligent in avoiding common vulnerabilities. The complete absence of any recorded vulnerabilities, regardless of severity, is a significant positive indicator.

In conclusion, based on the provided data, the "count-post-signs" plugin v1.0 appears to be exceptionally secure. The lack of attack surface, adherence to secure coding principles, and a clean vulnerability history all point to a well-developed and robust plugin. There are no immediate security concerns identified from the static analysis or historical data. It exhibits strengths in all assessed areas, with no apparent weaknesses.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Count Post Signs Security Vulnerabilities

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

Count Post Signs 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

Count Post Signs Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionplugins_loadedcount-post-signs.php:14
actionadmin_print_footer_scriptscount-post-signs.php:20
Maintenance & Trust

Count Post Signs Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.6.30
Last updatedOct 7, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Count Post Signs Developer Profile

Florian TIAR

3 plugins · 40 total installs

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

How We Detect Count Post Signs

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
wp.utils.WordCounter
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Count Post Signs