PRyC WP: Add noindex tag Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/noindex

The plugin adds a "noindex" field in the edit window for pages, posts and custom post types (CPT), which, when selected - after saving, adds …

100 active installs v1.0.1 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Jul 16, 2024
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is PRyC WP: Add noindex tag Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

PRyC WP: Add noindex tag has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "noindex" plugin v1.0.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified vulnerabilities in its attack surface, including AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. The code also demonstrates good practices by avoiding dangerous functions, performing all SQL queries with prepared statements, and having no file operations or external HTTP requests. The presence of nonce and capability checks further strengthens its security.

However, the static analysis does indicate a potential area of concern with output escaping. While the majority of outputs are properly escaped, 29% are not. This could leave the plugin susceptible to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is rendered without proper sanitization. The absence of any recorded historical vulnerabilities, while generally positive, also means there's no track record to assess how the plugin handles security issues when they arise.

Overall, the plugin is well-secured against common attack vectors and demonstrates a proactive approach to security in its code structure. The primary weakness lies in the unescaped output, which requires attention. Given the lack of critical or high-severity issues and the generally robust code, the risk is currently low, but the unescaped output should be addressed to mitigate potential XSS risks.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output detected
Vulnerabilities
None known

PRyC WP: Add noindex tag Security Vulnerabilities

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

PRyC WP: Add noindex tag Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
2
5 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

71% escaped7 total outputs
Attack Surface

PRyC WP: Add noindex tag Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionwp_headnoindex.php:27
actionadd_meta_boxesnoindex.php:39
actionsave_postnoindex.php:70
Maintenance & Trust

PRyC WP: Add noindex tag Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.5.8
Last updatedJul 16, 2024
PHP min version
Downloads66K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs100
Developer Profile

PRyC WP: Add noindex tag Developer Profile

Patryk

18 plugins · 4K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect PRyC WP: Add noindex tag

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
<!-- PRyC WP: Add noindex tag -->
Data Attributes
id="pryc_wp_noindex_field"name="pryc_wp_noindex_field"id="pryc_wp_noindex_box"name="pryc_wp_noindex_nonce"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about PRyC WP: Add noindex tag