Debug Bar Query Count Alert Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/debug-bar-query-count-alert

A simple add-on for the Debug Bar plugin to replace the button text with the database query count and time.

10 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 3.1+ Updated Feb 2, 2014
debugdebug-bardevelopermysqlperformance
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Debug Bar Query Count Alert Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin "debug-bar-query-count-alert" v0.1 exhibits an exceptionally clean static analysis profile. There are no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, resulting in a zero attack surface. The code adheres strictly to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output properly escaped. There are also no file operations or external HTTP requests, further minimizing potential risks. The absence of any vulnerability history, including past CVEs or common vulnerability types, suggests a history of secure development.

Despite the impressive static analysis results and lack of historical vulnerabilities, the primary concern stems from the complete lack of security checks. There are no nonce checks or capability checks whatsoever. While the current attack surface is zero, this absence of checks means that if any new entry points are introduced in future versions, they would inherently be unprotected. This lack of a fundamental security layer, even in a plugin that currently presents no immediate threats, is a weakness. The plugin's strengths lie in its clean code and lack of historical issues, but its weakness is the foundational absence of security controls.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks found
  • No nonce checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Debug Bar Query Count Alert Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Debug Bar Query Count Alert Release Timeline

v0.1Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Debug Bar Query Count Alert 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

Debug Bar Query Count Alert Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_bar_menudebug-bar-query-count-alert.php:71
filterdebug_bar_classesdebug-bar-query-count-alert.php:72
filterdebug_bar_titledebug-bar-query-count-alert.php:73
Maintenance & Trust

Debug Bar Query Count Alert Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.7.41
Last updatedFeb 2, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Debug Bar Query Count Alert Developer Profile

Matthew Boynes

8 plugins · 8K total installs

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

How We Detect Debug Bar Query Count Alert

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
debug-bar-php-warning-summarydebug-bar-php-notice-summary
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Debug Bar Query Count Alert