Genesis Grid Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/genesis-grid

This plugin will provide a page template and a GUI for using the Genesis Grid Loop.

30 active installs v0.6 Beta PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated May 13, 2012
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Genesis Grid Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Genesis Grid has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The genesis-grid plugin version 0.6 Beta exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions identified, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and 100% of output being properly escaped. Furthermore, the absence of file operations and external HTTP requests, along with no recorded vulnerability history, indicates a low risk profile. This suggests that the developers have prioritized security and implemented robust safeguards against common vulnerabilities.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Genesis Grid Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Genesis Grid Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Genesis Grid 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

Genesis Grid Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 10
actiongenesis_initgenesis-grid.php:73
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsgenesis-grid.php:105
actiongenesis_beforepage-gridblog.php:26
filtergenesis_pre_get_option_site_layoutpage-gridblog.php:43
filterget_the_content_limit_allowedtagspage-gridblog.php:47
actiongenesis_after_endwhilepage-gridblog.php:57
actiongenesis_looppage-gridblog.php:58
filtergenesis_grid_loop_post_classpage-gridblog.php:156
actiongenesis_before_looppage-gridblog.php:167
actiongenesis_after_postpage-gridblog.php:187
Maintenance & Trust

Genesis Grid Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.2.1
Last updatedMay 13, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs30
Developer Profile

Genesis Grid Developer Profile

Travis Smith

12 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 Genesis Grid

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/genesis-grid/lib/css/gg-styles.css

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
gg-grid-loop
HTML Comments
<!-- Used to cutoff a string to a set length if it exceeds the specified length -->
Data Attributes
data-columnsdata-content-limit
JS Globals
gg_grid_loop_args
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Genesis Grid