Hide Blocks Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/hide-blocks

This plugin allows you to hide single blocks on a page.

0 active installs v1.0.3 PHP 7.3.0+ WP 5.5.0+ Updated Jun 11, 2021
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CVEs total0
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Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Hide Blocks Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "hide-blocks" plugin v1.0.3 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface, and crucially, all entry points are reported as protected. The code analysis further reinforces this positive assessment, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The lack of file operations, external HTTP requests, nonce checks, and capability checks, while potentially indicative of a very simple plugin, aligns with the minimized attack surface.

The plugin's vulnerability history is equally pristine, with zero known CVEs of any severity. This absence of historical vulnerabilities suggests either a very mature and secure codebase or a plugin that has not been a significant target. The consistent application of secure coding practices, as evidenced by the static analysis, contributes to this strong security profile. Overall, this plugin appears to be very secure, with no apparent weaknesses identified in the provided data. The primary strength lies in its minimal attack surface combined with diligent secure coding practices and a clean vulnerability record.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Hide Blocks Security Vulnerabilities

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

Hide Blocks 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

Hide Blocks Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetshide-blocks.php:28
filterrender_blockhide-blocks.php:37
Maintenance & Trust

Hide Blocks Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.7.15
Last updatedJun 11, 2021
PHP min version7.3.0
Downloads978

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Hide Blocks Developer Profile

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1 plugin · 0 total installs

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

How We Detect Hide Blocks

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hide-blocks/build/index.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hide-blocks/build/index.js
Version Parameters
hide-blocks/build/index.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Hide Blocks