Search Fixer Security & Risk Analysis

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Search Fixer makes "pretty" search links work properly. A pretty search link usually looks like this:

200 active installs v2.0 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Jun 16, 2011
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Search Fixer Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'search-fixer' v2.0 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no identifiable attack surface points, no dangerous functions used, and all SQL queries are properly prepared. Furthermore, all output is correctly escaped, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, which significantly reduces the risk of common web vulnerabilities. The absence of any known CVEs, past or present, and no recorded vulnerability history strongly suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase. The plugin adheres to best practices by having zero unprotected entry points, zero capability checks missing, and zero nonce checks absent on its limited (in this case, non-existent) entry points. While the lack of any findings might seem too good to be true, the data provided consistently points to a highly secure plugin. The plugin's design, with its complete lack of attack vectors and robust coding practices, makes it a very low-risk addition to a WordPress site. There are no apparent weaknesses to exploit based on this analysis.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Search Fixer Security Vulnerabilities

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

Search Fixer 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

Search Fixer Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterposts_searchsearch-fixer.php:12
Maintenance & Trust

Search Fixer Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.1.4
Last updatedJun 16, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Search Fixer Developer Profile

bennettmcelwee

6 plugins · 22K total installs

72
trust score
Avg Security Score
90/100
Avg Patch Time
1413 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Search Fixer

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Search Fixer