Show Theme in Footer Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/show-theme-in-footer

Show the active theme name and version in the Admin Footer.

90 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Jan 27, 2026
adminadministrationfooterparent-theme-nametheme-name
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Show Theme in Footer Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Show Theme in Footer has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "show-theme-in-footer" plugin version 1.1 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 with exposed attack surfaces is a significant strength. Furthermore, the code demonstrates adherence to secure coding practices, with all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements and all output being properly escaped. The plugin also avoids dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests, which are common vectors for vulnerabilities.

The lack of any identified taint flows with unsanitized paths, regardless of severity, further reinforces its secure coding. The vulnerability history is also clean, with no known CVEs or recorded common vulnerability types. The presence of a capability check, even without other entry points, indicates some level of access control is considered. However, the zero count for nonces and the single capability check could indicate a very limited scope of functionality that does not require extensive security measures, or potentially a missed opportunity to implement more robust checks if the plugin's features grow. Overall, this plugin appears to be very secure in its current version and functionality.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Show Theme in Footer Security Vulnerabilities

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

Show Theme in Footer Code Analysis

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

Show Theme in Footer Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_initshow-theme-in-footer.php:12
filterupdate_footershow-theme-in-footer.php:17
Maintenance & Trust

Show Theme in Footer Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedJan 27, 2026
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs90
Developer Profile

Show Theme in Footer Developer Profile

apasionados

28 plugins · 61K total installs

75
trust score
Avg Security Score
94/100
Avg Patch Time
326 days
View full developer profile
Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Show Theme in Footer

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
· <strong></strong> [Child theme of: <strong></strong>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Show Theme in Footer