
LocalDev Switcher Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/localdev-switcherEasily switch between version-controlled plugins/themes and local development versions by toggling in the Plugins and Themes screens.
Is LocalDev Switcher Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 100/100LocalDev Switcher has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The 'localdev-switcher' plugin v0.8.0 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The plugin effectively utilizes WordPress security best practices, including proper output escaping for all identified outputs and a complete reliance on prepared statements for any SQL queries. Furthermore, it incorporates nonce and capability checks, indicating an effort to protect its functionality from unauthorized access or manipulation. The absence of any reported CVEs, historical or current, and zero critical or high severity taint flows further reinforce its secure design.
LocalDev Switcher Security Vulnerabilities
LocalDev Switcher Release Timeline
LocalDev Switcher Code Analysis
Output Escaping
Data Flow Analysis
LocalDev Switcher Attack Surface
WordPress Hooks 7
Maintenance & Trust
LocalDev Switcher Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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LocalDev Switcher Developer Profile
3 plugins · 190 total installs
How We Detect LocalDev Switcher
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
Asset Fingerprints
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