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Optimator – Simplify and streamline WordPress by removing unnecessary data and functionalities Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/optimator

Simplify and streamline WordPress by removing unnecessary data and functionalities.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.0+ Updated Jan 10, 2026
optimizeperformancespeedtweaksunbloat
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Optimator – Simplify and streamline WordPress by removing unnecessary data and functionalities Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Optimator – Simplify and streamline WordPress by removing unnecessary data and functionalities has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "optimator" plugin v1.0.0 exhibits a mixed security posture. On the positive side, it shows no known CVEs, no dangerous functions, uses prepared statements for all SQL queries, and has 0 file operations or external HTTP requests. It also includes nonce checks. However, significant concerns arise from the attack surface analysis. The plugin exposes two AJAX handlers, both of which lack authentication checks, creating a direct entry point for unauthenticated attackers. While taint analysis did not reveal critical or high severity vulnerabilities, the presence of two flows with unsanitized paths, coupled with the unprotected AJAX endpoints, suggests a potential risk of insecure data handling if these endpoints are ever utilized with user-supplied input. The high percentage of unescaped output (37%) is also a notable weakness, increasing the risk of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

Key Concerns

  • AJAX handlers without authentication
  • Unsanitized paths in taint analysis
  • Significant unescaped output
Vulnerabilities
None known

Optimator – Simplify and streamline WordPress by removing unnecessary data and functionalities Security Vulnerabilities

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

Optimator – Simplify and streamline WordPress by removing unnecessary data and functionalities Release Timeline

v1.0.0Current
v0.0.0.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Optimator – Simplify and streamline WordPress by removing unnecessary data and functionalities Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
6
10 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

63% escaped16 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
2 unsanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows2 with unsanitized paths
update_quick_toggles (includes\App\AjaxHandler.php:42)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface
2 unprotected

Optimator – Simplify and streamline WordPress by removing unnecessary data and functionalities Attack Surface

Entry Points2
Unprotected2

AJAX Handlers 2

authwp_ajax_optimator_update_quick_togglesincludes\App\AjaxHandler.php:27
authwp_ajax_optimator_get_quick_togglesincludes\App\AjaxHandler.php:28
WordPress Hooks 60
actionwpincludes\App\Buffer.php:12
actiontemplate_redirectincludes\App\Buffer.php:17
actioninitincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:25
actioninitincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:26
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:28
filterwp_default_scriptsincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:30
actiontemplate_redirectincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:35
actionpre_pingincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:37
filterrest_authentication_errorsincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:38
actionwp_print_scriptsincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:40
actionwp_headincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:43
actioninitincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:45
filterheartbeat_settingsincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:46
filtertiny_mce_pluginsincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:60
filteremoji_svg_urlincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:61
filterembed_oembed_discoverincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:77
filtertiny_mce_pluginsincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:81
filterrewrite_rules_arrayincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:82
filterxmlrpc_enabledincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:118
filterwp_headersincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:119
filterpings_openincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:120
filterpre_update_option_enable_xmlrpcincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:121
filterpre_option_enable_xmlrpcincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:122
filteroptimator_output_buffer_template_redirectincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:123
actioninitincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:124
filterthe_generatorincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:169
actionwidgets_initincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:330
filterwp_headersincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:334
actiontemplate_redirectincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:343
actiontemplate_redirectincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:346
actionadmin_initincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:347
actionwp_loadedincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:350
filtershow_recent_comments_widget_styleincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:356
actionadmin_bar_menuincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:369
filtercomments_arrayincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:402
filtercomments_openincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:405
filterpings_openincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:408
actionadmin_menuincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:414
actionadmin_print_styles-index.phpincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:416
actionadmin_print_styles-profile.phpincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:424
actionwp_dashboard_setupincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:432
filterpre_option_default_pingback_flagincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:436
filtercomments_templateincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:438
filterfeed_links_show_comments_feedincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:444
filterget_comment_author_linkincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:450
filterget_comment_author_urlincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:453
filtercomment_form_default_fieldsincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:456
actionafter_setup_themeincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:471
actionadmin_noticesincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:539
actionadmin_noticesincludes\App\QuickToggle\GeneralManager.php:558
filterintermediate_image_sizes_advancedincludes\App\QuickToggle\MediaManager.php:25
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\App\RegisterAssets.php:19
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\App\RegisterAssets.php:21
actionadmin_menuincludes\Dashboard\AdminMenu.php:27
actionin_admin_headerincludes\Dashboard\AdminMenu.php:28
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\Dashboard\Assets.php:25
filterscript_loader_tagincludes\Dashboard\Assets.php:26
actionplugins_loadedincludes\Optimator.php:30
actioninitincludes\Optimator.php:76
filterplugin_action_links_optimator/optimator.phpincludes\Optimator.php:77
Maintenance & Trust

Optimator – Simplify and streamline WordPress by removing unnecessary data and functionalities Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedJan 10, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
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Developer Profile

Optimator – Simplify and streamline WordPress by removing unnecessary data and functionalities Developer Profile

Engramium

6 plugins · 10 total installs

91
trust score
Avg Security Score
95/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Optimator – Simplify and streamline WordPress by removing unnecessary data and functionalities

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/optimator/assets/css/bootstrap.min.css/wp-content/plugins/optimator/assets/css/fontawesome.min.css/wp-content/plugins/optimator/assets/css/owl.carousel.min.css/wp-content/plugins/optimator/assets/css/select2.min.css/wp-content/plugins/optimator/assets/css/slick.css/wp-content/plugins/optimator/assets/css/style.css/wp-content/plugins/optimator/assets/js/bootstrap.bundle.min.js/wp-content/plugins/optimator/assets/js/jquery.min.js+4 more
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/optimator/assets/js/script.js
Version Parameters
/wp-content/plugins/optimator/assets/css/style.css?ver=/wp-content/plugins/optimator/assets/js/script.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
optimator-settings
JS Globals
optimatorScript
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Optimator – Simplify and streamline WordPress by removing unnecessary data and functionalities