Disable Block Editor Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/disable-block-editor

Disable block editor for all post types and all users.

800 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 5.2.4+ WP 5.0+ Updated Feb 24, 2019
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Disable Block Editor Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Disable Block Editor has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history, the "disable-block-editor" plugin version 1.0.0 appears to have a very strong security posture. The code analysis reveals an absence of common attack vectors such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, resulting in a zero-sum attack surface. Furthermore, the plugin demonstrates excellent coding practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests further minimizes potential security risks.

The vulnerability history is equally reassuring, with zero known CVEs and no recorded past vulnerabilities of any severity. This suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase that has not historically presented security challenges. The absence of any taint analysis findings further reinforces the confidence in the code's safety.

In conclusion, this plugin exhibits a near-perfect security profile. The extensive lack of identifiable entry points, adherence to secure coding standards, and a clean vulnerability history collectively indicate a highly secure and trustworthy plugin. There are no evident weaknesses or concerns based on the provided data.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Disable Block Editor Security Vulnerabilities

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

Disable Block Editor 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

Disable Block Editor Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filteruse_block_editor_for_postdisable-block-editor.php:17
Maintenance & Trust

Disable Block Editor Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.1.22
Last updatedFeb 24, 2019
PHP min version5.2.4
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings7
Active installs800
Developer Profile

Disable Block Editor Developer Profile

Milan Dinić

20 plugins · 48K total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Disable Block Editor

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

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