Placeholder Text Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/placeholder-fallback

This plugin adds support for placeholder text in browsers that don't support this HTML5 feature.

10 active installs v1.1.0 PHP + WP 3.8+ Updated Dec 9, 2016
formsinputplaceholdertext
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Placeholder Text Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Placeholder Text has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "placeholder-fallback" v1.1.0 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, nonce checks, or capability checks is highly commendable. This indicates a thoroughly developed plugin that adheres to robust security best practices and minimizes potential entry points for attackers. The taint analysis also shows no evidence of unsanitized data flows, further reinforcing its secure design.

The plugin's vulnerability history is also completely clean, with zero recorded CVEs. This is a significant indicator of a well-maintained and secure plugin, suggesting that the development team prioritizes security and has likely conducted thorough testing. The lack of common vulnerability types further strengthens this impression. Overall, this plugin appears to be a very secure option, with no immediate security concerns identified from the provided data. Its strengths lie in its minimalist design and adherence to secure coding principles.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Placeholder Text Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Placeholder Text 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

Placeholder Text Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsplaceholders.php:27
Maintenance & Trust

Placeholder Text Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.8.28
Last updatedDec 9, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Placeholder Text Developer Profile

neilgee

8 plugins · 9K total installs

69
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
396 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Placeholder Text

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/placeholder-fallback/js/placeholders.min.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/placeholder-fallback/js/placeholders.min.js
Version Parameters
placeholder-fallback/js/placeholders.min.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
placeholders
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Placeholder Text