Retina @2x Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/retina-2x

A plugin that looks for retina images automatically based on the @2x naming convention.

800 active installs v1.6 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated May 13, 2017
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Retina @2x Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Retina @2x has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "retina-2x" v1.6 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits its attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, file operations, or external HTTP requests. All SQL queries are prepared, and all output is properly escaped. The lack of any known CVEs or historical vulnerabilities further reinforces this positive assessment. The plugin appears to follow secure coding best practices by not exposing significant entry points and diligently sanitizing any potential data interactions. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and adherence to secure coding principles like prepared statements and output escaping. There are no immediate security concerns flagged by the static analysis or vulnerability history.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Retina @2x Security Vulnerabilities

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

Retina @2x 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

Retina @2x Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_headretina.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

Retina @2x Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.8.28
Last updatedMay 13, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads11K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings6
Active installs800
Developer Profile

Retina @2x Developer Profile

Wouter Postma

2 plugins · 810 total installs

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

How We Detect Retina @2x

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/retina-2x/retina.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/retina-2x/retina.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Retina @2x