Does Simple ads.txt have any unpatched vulnerabilities?

No. All known vulnerabilities in Simple ads.txt have been patched as of the latest data update. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest version.

Is Simple ads.txt compatible with WordPress 4.9.29?

According to WordPress.org data, Simple ads.txt 1.0 has been tested up to WordPress 4.9.29. Check the plugin's changelog for the latest compatibility information.

How often is Simple ads.txt updated?

Simple ads.txt was last updated on Dec 26, 2017. Frequent updates are generally a positive security signal.

What is Simple ads.txt's security score?

Simple ads.txt has a WP-Safety security score of 85/100. This score is computed from CVE history, patch response time, developer trust signals, and plugin maintenance activity.

Simple ads.txt Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-ads-txt

Simple ads.txt integration for your WordPress

1K active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3+ Updated Dec 26, 2017

adsads-txtcommercialmarketing

A · Safe

CVEs total0

Unpatched0

Last CVENever

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Safety Verdict

Is Simple ads.txt Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Simple ads.txt 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 "simple-ads-txt" v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis shows no dangerous functions, all SQL queries use prepared statements, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, which are all excellent security practices. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history also suggests a history of secure development.

Key Concerns

Missing Nonce Checks
Missing Capability Checks
Limited Output Escaping

Vulnerabilities

None known

Simple ads.txt Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.

Code Analysis

Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Simple ads.txt Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions

Raw SQL Queries

0 prepared

Unescaped Output

2 escaped

Nonce Checks

Capability Checks

File Operations

External Requests

Bundled Libraries

Output Escaping

67% escaped3 total outputs

Attack Surface

Simple ads.txt Attack Surface

Entry Points0

Unprotected0

WordPress Hooks 3

actionadmin_menubs_ads_txt.class.php:14

actionadmin_initbs_ads_txt.class.php:15

filterinitbs_ads_txt.class.php:16

Maintenance & Trust

Simple ads.txt Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29

Last updatedDec 26, 2017

PHP min version

Downloads42K

Community Trust

Rating80/100

Number of ratings4

Active installs1K

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Developer Profile

Simple ads.txt Developer Profile

Bensword

1 plugin · 1K total installs

trust score

Avg Security Score

85/100

Avg Patch Time

30 days

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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple ads.txt

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths

/wp-content/plugins/simple-ads-txt/assets/css/style.css

Version Parameters

simple-ads-txt/assets/css/style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

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