
Restrict Usernames Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/restrict-usernamesRestrict the usernames that new users may use when registering for your site.
Is Restrict Usernames Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 85/100Restrict Usernames has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The "restrict-usernames" v3.7 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture with a minimal attack surface and a good track record of no known vulnerabilities. The static analysis reveals no direct entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes that are unprotected. SQL queries are exclusively handled with prepared statements, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, all of which are positive security indicators. However, a significant concern arises from the presence of the `unserialize` function, which, without proper sanitization of the data being unserialized, can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities. The low percentage of properly escaped output (26%) also presents a risk of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, particularly if user-controlled data is being displayed without adequate sanitization.
Key Concerns
- Dangerous function `unserialize` present
- Low percentage of properly escaped output
Restrict Usernames Security Vulnerabilities
Restrict Usernames Release Timeline
Restrict Usernames Code Analysis
Dangerous Functions Found
Output Escaping
Restrict Usernames Attack Surface
WordPress Hooks 17
Maintenance & Trust
Restrict Usernames Maintenance & Trust
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Restrict Usernames Developer Profile
63 plugins · 92K total installs
How We Detect Restrict Usernames
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
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