
Paste as Plain Text Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/paste-as-plain-textForces the WordPress editor to paste everything as plain text.
Is Paste as Plain Text Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 85/100Paste as Plain Text has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The paste-as-plain-text plugin version 1.0.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that could be directly exploited. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent security practices by not using dangerous functions, all SQL queries are prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. The absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the lack of critical taint analysis findings further reinforce this positive assessment. The plugin also has no recorded vulnerabilities, indicating a history of security awareness and maintenance.
Paste as Plain Text Security Vulnerabilities
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Paste as Plain Text Developer Profile
5 plugins · 411K total installs
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