Remove Wpautop Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/remove-wpautop

This plugin remove extra p and br tags from the_content and the_excerpt.

300 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Feb 18, 2020
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remove Wpautop Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Remove Wpautop 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-wpautop" v1.0 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, or SQL injection vulnerabilities is highly commendable. Furthermore, the perfect score in output escaping and the complete reliance on prepared statements for SQL queries indicate robust coding practices. The plugin also has no recorded history of vulnerabilities, which suggests a consistently secure development and maintenance process.

While the lack of specific entry points makes dynamic analysis challenging, the static analysis reveals no immediate or apparent security weaknesses. The complete absence of taint analysis findings reinforces the confidence in the plugin's security. The plugin's core functionality seems to be implemented without introducing common security pitfalls.

In conclusion, based on the data, "remove-wpautop" v1.0 appears to be a very secure plugin. Its strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and adherence to secure coding principles. There are no evidence-based concerns to report from the provided analysis, making it a low-risk plugin.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove Wpautop Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remove Wpautop 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

Remove Wpautop Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Remove Wpautop Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.3.21
Last updatedFeb 18, 2020
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs300
Developer Profile

Remove Wpautop Developer Profile

Rahul Kumar Singh

2 plugins · 350 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 Wpautop

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 Remove Wpautop