HotBlocks Counters Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/hotblocks-counters

Animated counters block. Numeric and circular (SVG graphic) counters.

0 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated Feb 21, 2026
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is HotBlocks Counters Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'hotblocks-counters' plugin v1.0.0 exhibits a very strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no identifiable attack surface, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or nonces. Furthermore, there are no recorded vulnerabilities or CVEs associated with this plugin, indicating a history of secure development or a lack of prior security scrutiny.

The complete absence of any detected issues in the static analysis, including taint flows, is a significant positive. This suggests that the plugin is likely well-written, with a focus on secure coding practices. The lack of vulnerability history further reinforces this impression, implying that it has not been a target for exploitation or has not contained exploitable flaws.

While the current data presents an exceptionally clean security profile, it's important to acknowledge that static analysis alone is not foolproof. The lack of identified entry points and explicit capability checks, while seemingly good, could also indicate that the plugin's functionality is extremely limited or relies entirely on other mechanisms for security. Nevertheless, based solely on the data provided, this plugin appears to be highly secure.

Vulnerabilities
None known

HotBlocks Counters Security Vulnerabilities

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

HotBlocks Counters 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

HotBlocks Counters Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninithotblocks-counters.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

HotBlocks Counters Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedFeb 21, 2026
PHP min version
Downloads115

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

HotBlocks Counters Developer Profile

Hot Themes

5 plugins · 3K total installs

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Avg Security Score
99/100
Avg Patch Time
3 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect HotBlocks Counters

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hotblocks-counters/build/blocks/counters/style.css/wp-content/plugins/hotblocks-counters/build/blocks/counters/view.js/wp-content/plugins/hotblocks-counters/build/blocks/counter/style.css/wp-content/plugins/hotblocks-counters/build/blocks/counter/view.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hotblocks-counters/build/blocks/counters/view.js/wp-content/plugins/hotblocks-counters/build/blocks/counter/view.js
Version Parameters
hotblocks-counters/build/blocks/counters/style.css?ver=hotblocks-counters/build/blocks/counters/view.js?ver=hotblocks-counters/build/blocks/counter/style.css?ver=hotblocks-counters/build/blocks/counter/view.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wp-block-hotblocks-counterswp-block-hotblocks-counterht-counter-block-wrapperht-counter-blockht-counter-numericht-counter-circular
Data Attributes
data-block="hotblocks/counters"data-block="hotblocks/counter"
JS Globals
window.hotblocksCounters
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about HotBlocks Counters