Fade In Like Google Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/fade-in-like-google

Simply activate this plugin to cause your WordPress front page to fade in, like google.

10 active installs v1.5 PHP + WP 3.4.2+ Updated Aug 17, 2014
fade-infade-in-like-google
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Fade In Like Google Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Fade In Like Google has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'fade-in-like-google' plugin v1.5 exhibits a remarkably clean security profile based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified attack surface points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes, coupled with the lack of dangerous function usage, is a strong indicator of a secure design. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent practices by using prepared statements for all SQL queries and properly escaping all outputs, with no file operations or external HTTP requests to introduce potential risks. The zero-known CVEs and zero current unpatched vulnerabilities, along with no recorded common vulnerability types, suggest a history of diligent security. However, the complete lack of nonces and capability checks on the zero entry points is a theoretical concern, as it implies that if any entry points were ever added without these safeguards, they would be immediately vulnerable. This plugin currently presents a very low risk, with its main theoretical weakness being the absence of standard security checks that would be crucial if its attack surface were to expand.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks on entry points
  • No capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Fade In Like Google Security Vulnerabilities

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

Fade In Like Google 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

Fade In Like Google Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsfade_in_like_google.php:28
actionwp_headfade_in_like_google.php:34
actionwp_headfade_in_like_google.php:44
Maintenance & Trust

Fade In Like Google Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedAug 17, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Fade In Like Google Developer Profile

Scott Fennell

4 plugins · 120 total installs

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

How We Detect Fade In Like Google

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

Asset Fingerprints

Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/fade-in-like-google/fade-in-like-google.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
filg_get_jsfilg_hide_like_googlefilg_fade_in_like_google
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Fade In Like Google