Noindex/Nofollow links Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/noindex-archives

This plugin can add rel="noindex,nofollow" to archive, tag, and category links. You can configure exactly which links are given which attrib …

20 active installs v2.0 PHP + WP 2.6+ Updated Feb 12, 2009
archivescategoriesnofollownoindextags
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Noindex/Nofollow links Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Noindex/Nofollow links has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 17yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "noindex-archives" plugin v2.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Crucially, all identified SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped, mitigating common injection and cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. The plugin also demonstrates good practices by not performing file operations or external HTTP requests, and importantly, not bundling any third-party libraries that could introduce known vulnerabilities. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history further strengthens this positive assessment.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Noindex/Nofollow links Security Vulnerabilities

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

Noindex/Nofollow links Release Timeline

v2.0Current
v1.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Noindex/Nofollow links 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

Noindex/Nofollow links Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
filterget_archives_linknoindex_nofollow_links.php:28
filterwp_list_categoriesnoindex_nofollow_links.php:29
filterwp_tag_cloudnoindex_nofollow_links.php:30
actionadmin_menunoindex_nofollow_links.php:32
Maintenance & Trust

Noindex/Nofollow links Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.7.1
Last updatedFeb 12, 2009
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Noindex/Nofollow links Developer Profile

johntron

1 plugin · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect Noindex/Nofollow links

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Noindex/Nofollow links