Simple GAM Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-dfp

Finally an easy plugin to add Google Ad Manager (GAM) blocks into WP - shortcode and template function.

10 active installs v1.3.3 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Unknown
adblockgamgooglemanager
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple GAM Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs
Risk Assessment

The 'simple-dfp' plugin v1.3.3 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, and external HTTP requests are all positive indicators. The plugin also demonstrates good practices with a significant percentage of its outputs being properly escaped, and it implements nonce and capability checks where appropriate for its entry points. The total absence of known CVEs and a clean vulnerability history further bolster this assessment.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output detected
Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple GAM Security Vulnerabilities

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

Simple GAM Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
10
28 escaped
Nonce Checks
5
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

74% escaped38 total outputs
Attack Surface

Simple GAM Attack Surface

Entry Points2
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 2

[simplegam_block] simple-dfp.php:159
[simpledfp_block] simple-dfp.php:164
WordPress Hooks 9
actionadmin_initSettingsPage.php:23
actionnetwork_admin_menuSettingsPage.php:33
filterwidget_textsimple-dfp.php:33
actioninitsimple-dfp.php:93
actionadd_meta_boxessimple-dfp.php:97
actionwp_enqueue_scriptssimple-dfp.php:147
actionwp_headsimple-dfp.php:153
actionsave_postsimple-dfp.php:168
actionsave_postsimple-dfp.php:172
Maintenance & Trust

Simple GAM Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedUnknown
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating80/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Simple GAM Developer Profile

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14 plugins · 800 total installs

83
trust score
Avg Security Score
84/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple GAM

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-dfp/css/admin_style.css/wp-content/plugins/simple-dfp/js/simplegam.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-dfp/js/simplegam.js
Version Parameters
simple-dfp/css/admin_style.css?ver=simple-dfp/js/simplegam.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
simplegam_adssimplegam_network_code
Shortcode Output
<!-- GAM Ad --><div class="simplegam-ad" data-ad-id="<script>googletag.cmd.push(function() {
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple GAM