Simple Word Count and Reading time Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-word-count-and-reading-time

Display word count and reading time on your article with a nice and clean like YouTube progress bar.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Jan 28, 2016
article-metablogloading-barreading-timeword-count
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple Word Count and Reading time Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the 'simple-word-count-and-reading-time' plugin version 1.0 reveals an exceptionally clean codebase. There are no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, which significantly limits the potential attack surface. Furthermore, the plugin demonstrates excellent coding practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and any recorded vulnerabilities in its history further bolster its security posture. This indicates a plugin developed with security in mind, prioritizing safe coding practices and minimizing exposure.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple Word Count and Reading time Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Simple Word Count and Reading time 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

Simple Word Count and Reading time Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actionsave_postclass.WordCount.php:8
filterthe_contentclass.WordCount.php:11
filterthe_excerptclass.WordCount.php:12
filterthe_contentclass.WordCount.php:14
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsclass.WordCount.php:17
Maintenance & Trust

Simple Word Count and Reading time Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.4.34
Last updatedJan 28, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Simple Word Count and Reading time Developer Profile

Hapiuc Robert

2 plugins · 20 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple Word Count and Reading time

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-word-count-and-reading-time/js/swcart-scripts.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-word-count-and-reading-time/js/swcart-scripts.js
Version Parameters
swcart-js?ver=1.0

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
swcart-wrapper
HTML Comments
swcart-wrapper
Data Attributes
attr-rawtime
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple Word Count and Reading time