Remove Disqus Ads Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/remove-disqus-ads

Remove annoying ads from Disqus Comments.

70 active installs v1.0.2 PHP 5.3.2+ WP 4.0+ Updated May 3, 2019
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remove Disqus Ads Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Remove Disqus Ads has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "remove-disqus-ads" plugin, version 1.0.2, exhibits a remarkably strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin has no identified entry points for attackers, such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes, that are not properly protected by authentication or capability checks. Furthermore, it demonstrates excellent coding practices with a complete absence of dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests. All SQL queries are prepared, and all output is properly escaped, indicating a robust defense against common injection and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history, including critical or high-severity ones, further reinforces its secure design. However, the absence of nonce checks is a minor concern, as these are a fundamental security measure for many WordPress operations, particularly if any actions were to be added later. While the current lack of any attack surface means this is not an immediate risk, it represents a potential gap for future development.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove Disqus Ads Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remove Disqus Ads Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Remove Disqus Ads Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-remove-disqus-ads.php:82
Maintenance & Trust

Remove Disqus Ads Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.1.22
Last updatedMay 3, 2019
PHP min version5.3.2
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating74/100
Number of ratings6
Active installs70
Developer Profile

Remove Disqus Ads Developer Profile

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1 plugin · 70 total installs

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

How We Detect Remove Disqus Ads

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/remove-disqus-ads/assets/js/frontend.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/remove-disqus-ads/assets/js/frontend.js
Version Parameters
remove-disqus-ads/assets/js/frontend.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Remove Disqus Ads