GA Link Tracker Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/ga-link-tracker

A tiny WordPress plugin to track events of link clicks in the main content area of the site.

10 active installs v2.2 PHP + WP 3.3+ Updated Sep 4, 2014
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is GA Link Tracker Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

GA Link Tracker 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 "ga-link-tracker" v2.2 plugin exhibits a remarkably clean security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and crucially, the lack of any attack surface points (AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, cron events) suggest a minimal codebase and a strong adherence to secure coding practices. The complete absence of taint analysis findings further reinforces this, indicating no obvious pathways for malicious data to compromise the system. The plugin's vulnerability history is also pristine, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This lack of past issues, combined with the clean static analysis, strongly suggests a well-maintained and secure plugin.

However, it's important to temper this positive assessment with a note of caution. The absolute zero in the attack surface metrics is unusual. While it indicates a lack of direct entry points, it could also imply a very limited functionality that doesn't require interaction. If the plugin has more substantial features that are not exposed through standard WordPress entry points, the analysis might be incomplete. Furthermore, the complete absence of nonce and capability checks, while not directly indicative of a vulnerability in this specific case due to the lack of an attack surface, represents a missed opportunity to implement fundamental security measures that would protect against potential future extensions or modifications. Overall, "ga-link-tracker" v2.2 appears to be a very secure plugin as presented, with no immediate red flags, but a deeper understanding of its actual functionality and any potential for indirect interaction would be beneficial for a completely exhaustive assessment.

Key Concerns

  • 0 Nonce checks
  • 0 Capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

GA Link Tracker Security Vulnerabilities

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

GA Link Tracker 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

GA Link Tracker Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterthe_contentGA-Link-Tracker.php:26
Maintenance & Trust

GA Link Tracker Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.0.38
Last updatedSep 4, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating74/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs10
Developer Profile

GA Link Tracker Developer Profile

project107

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect GA Link Tracker

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
onclick="ga('send', 'event', 'Links', 'click', '
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about GA Link Tracker