Search with Google Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/search-with-google

Replace WordPress default search with server-side rendered Google Custom Search results.

100 active installs v1.2.3 PHP 7.4+ WP 4.8+ Updated Apr 29, 2025
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Search with Google Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11mo ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin 'search-with-google' v1.2.3 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals are positive, with no dangerous functions used, all SQL queries employing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The single external HTTP request is a common behavior for plugins interacting with external services and doesn't inherently pose a risk without further context.

The lack of any recorded CVEs, vulnerabilities, or even common vulnerability types in its history is a significant indicator of a well-maintained and secure plugin. The absence of any taint analysis results also suggests that the developers have likely implemented robust input sanitization and validation, or the plugin's functionality doesn't lend itself to complex data flow vulnerabilities.

In conclusion, the plugin appears to be very secure, adhering to best practices and demonstrating a clean history. The primary areas of strength are its minimal attack surface and the absence of known vulnerabilities. While the lack of nonce and capability checks might be a theoretical concern in a broader context, the current analysis shows no exploitable paths, making the overall risk assessment very low. It's commendable that the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities and maintains high standards in code quality.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Search with Google Security Vulnerabilities

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

Search with Google Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
11 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
1
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped11 total outputs
Attack Surface

Search with Google Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsinc\classes\class-assets.php:34
actionadmin_noticesinc\classes\class-notice.php:37
filterposts_pre_queryinc\classes\class-search.php:37
filterpage_linkinc\classes\class-search.php:38
actionadmin_initinc\classes\class-settings.php:33
Maintenance & Trust

Search with Google Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedApr 29, 2025
PHP min version7.4
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating60/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Search with Google Developer Profile

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19 plugins · 119K total installs

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Avg Security Score
94/100
Avg Patch Time
883 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Search with Google

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/search-with-google/assets/css/settings.css
Version Parameters
search-with-google/assets/css/settings.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Search with Google