Disable WP Robots Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/disable-wp-robots

Disables the robots meta tag added by WordPress.

200 active installs v2.2 PHP 5.6.20+ WP 5.7+ Updated Jan 29, 2026
disablemetarobots
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Disable WP Robots Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'disable-wp-robots' v2.2 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any detected AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. There are also no file operations or external HTTP requests, and importantly, no missing nonce or capability checks were identified. This indicates a well-written plugin that adheres to secure coding practices.

The vulnerability history also reinforces this positive assessment, with zero known CVEs, both historical and currently unpatched. The lack of common vulnerability types and a recorded last vulnerability further suggests a mature and secure codebase. The plugin's sole function appears to be controlling robots.txt, which, combined with the lack of entry points and proper sanitization, means there are no apparent risks identified in the static and taint analysis.

In conclusion, the 'disable-wp-robots' v2.2 plugin appears to be exceptionally secure, with no identifiable risks stemming from its code or historical vulnerability data. Its limited functionality and adherence to secure coding principles contribute to its robust security. There are no weaknesses to report based on the provided data.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Disable WP Robots Security Vulnerabilities

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

Disable WP Robots 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 WP Robots Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Disable WP Robots Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedJan 29, 2026
PHP min version5.6.20
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Disable WP Robots Developer Profile

Jeff Starr

30 plugins · 1.2M total installs

78
trust score
Avg Security Score
98/100
Avg Patch Time
345 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Disable WP Robots

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
disable-wp-robots/style.css?ver=disable-wp-robots/script.js?ver=

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Disable WP Robots