Emoji Autocomplete Gutenberg Security & Risk Analysis

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Just type : to get a popup of all available emojis (1719 different emojis!) and easily insert them in multiple Blocks.

600 active installs v1.1.0 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated Mar 19, 2020
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Emoji Autocomplete Gutenberg Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Emoji Autocomplete Gutenberg has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the "emoji-autocomplete-gutenberg" plugin v1.1.0 reveals a very strong security posture based on the provided data. There are no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, resulting in zero attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals show a complete absence of dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests. All SQL queries are secured with prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped, indicating robust defense against common web vulnerabilities. The plugin also demonstrates good security practices by not bundling any external libraries that could introduce vulnerabilities. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, including critical or high severity ones, further reinforces the perception of a secure plugin.

While the absence of vulnerabilities and attack vectors is highly positive, the lack of nonce and capability checks on any entry points (even though there are none) is a notable omission that could be a concern if the plugin were to evolve and introduce such features without these security mechanisms. However, given the current state of zero entry points, this is a theoretical risk rather than an immediate threat. The plugin's design currently minimizes risk to an exceptional degree. Its vulnerability history is completely clean, suggesting a development process that prioritizes security or a limited scope that hasn't attracted malicious attention.

In conclusion, "emoji-autocomplete-gutenberg" v1.1.0 presents an exceptionally low-risk profile. Its clean code analysis, lack of attack surface, and unblemished vulnerability history are significant strengths. The primary area for future vigilance would be ensuring that any future additions of entry points are accompanied by proper authentication and authorization checks. For its current functionality, the plugin appears to be very secure.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks on entry points
  • Missing capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Emoji Autocomplete Gutenberg Security Vulnerabilities

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

Emoji Autocomplete Gutenberg 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

Emoji Autocomplete Gutenberg Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitsrc\init.php:53
Maintenance & Trust

Emoji Autocomplete Gutenberg Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.4.0
Last updatedMar 19, 2020
PHP min version
Downloads8K

Community Trust

Rating72/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs600
Developer Profile

Emoji Autocomplete Gutenberg Developer Profile

eedee

4 plugins · 2K total installs

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

How We Detect Emoji Autocomplete Gutenberg

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/emoji-autocomplete-gutenberg/dist/blocks.style.build.css/wp-content/plugins/emoji-autocomplete-gutenberg/dist/blocks.build.js/wp-content/plugins/emoji-autocomplete-gutenberg/dist/blocks.editor.build.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/emoji-autocomplete-gutenberg/dist/blocks.build.js
Version Parameters
emoji-autocomplete-gutenberg/dist/blocks.style.build.css?ver=emoji-autocomplete-gutenberg/dist/blocks.build.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
components-autocomplete__input
Data Attributes
data-block="eedee/emoji-autocompler"
JS Globals
wp.blocks.registerBlockTypewp.i18n.__
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Emoji Autocomplete Gutenberg