Text Typing – Block Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/text-typing

Add animated typing effects to your headings and text directly in the Gutenberg block editor.

3K active installs v2.1.0 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.5+ Updated Jul 19, 2026
animated-headlineblocktext-animationtyping-effecttyping-text
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Text Typing – Block Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Text Typing – Block has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "text-typing" plugin v2.0.7 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, 100% use of prepared statements for SQL queries, and complete output escaping suggest diligent development practices regarding common web vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the presence of nonce and capability checks on entry points indicates a good understanding of WordPress security principles for preventing unauthorized access and actions.

While the static analysis revealed no critical or high-severity vulnerabilities, the external HTTP request is a potential area of concern. Though it's a single request, its destination and the data it transmits should be carefully scrutinized in a deeper dive. The presence of the Freemius SDK, a common bundling practice, doesn't inherently pose a risk but could introduce vulnerabilities if the SDK itself is outdated or contains flaws.

The plugin's vulnerability history is exceptionally clean, with no recorded CVEs. This is a significant positive indicator, suggesting a history of stable and secure development. However, it's crucial to remember that a clean history doesn't guarantee future immunity. The limited attack surface, with all identified entry points appearing to have authorization checks, further bolsters its security. Overall, the "text-typing" plugin appears to be well-secured, with the primary area for vigilance being the external HTTP request.

Key Concerns

  • External HTTP request present
  • Bundled Freemius SDK
Vulnerabilities
None known

Text Typing – Block Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Text Typing – Block Release Timeline

v2.1.0Current
v2.0.8
v2.0.7
v2.0.6
v2.0.5
v2.0.4
v2.0.3
v2.0.2
v2.0.1
v2.0.0
v1.0.6
v1.0.5
v1.0.4
v1.0.3
v1.0.2
v1.0.1
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Text Typing – Block Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
43 escaped
Nonce Checks
5
Capability Checks
6
File Operations
0
External Requests
1
Bundled Libraries
1

Bundled Libraries

Freemius

Output Escaping

100% escaped43 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows
fs_init (freemius-lite\inc\Base\FSActivate.php:68)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

Text Typing – Block Attack Surface

Entry Points4
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 3

authwp_ajax_fs_initfreemius-lite\inc\Base\FSActivate.php:42
authwp_ajax_ttbPipeCheckerindex.php:86
noprivwp_ajax_ttbPipeCheckerindex.php:87

Shortcodes 1

[text-typing] index.php:93
WordPress Hooks 16
actionadmin_headfreemius-lite\inc\Base\FSActivate.php:29
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsfreemius-lite\inc\Base\FSActivate.php:30
actionadmin_menufreemius-lite\inc\Base\FSActivate.php:33
actionadmin_footerfreemius-lite\inc\Base\FSActivate.php:38
actionadmin_footerfreemius-lite\inc\Base\FSActivate.php:39
actionadmin_noticesfreemius-lite\inc\Base\FSActivate.php:44
actioninitfreemius-lite\inc\Base\FS_Lite.php:29
actionenqueue_block_assetsindex.php:80
actioninitindex.php:81
actionadmin_menuindex.php:83
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsindex.php:84
actionadmin_initindex.php:88
actionrest_api_initindex.php:89
actioninitindex.php:91
filtermanage_text-typing_posts_columnsindex.php:95
actionmanage_text-typing_posts_custom_columnindex.php:97
Maintenance & Trust

Text Typing – Block Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested7.0.2
Last updatedJul 19, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads48K

Community Trust

Rating76/100
Number of ratings6
Active installs3K
Developer Profile

Text Typing – Block Developer Profile

colorlibplugins

124 plugins · 730K total installs

78
trust score
Avg Security Score
98/100
Avg Patch Time
124 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Text Typing – Block

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/text-typing/public/build/style-index.css/wp-content/plugins/text-typing/public/build/index.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/text-typing/public/build/index.js
Version Parameters
text-typing/public/build/style-index.css?ver=text-typing/public/build/index.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
bPlAdminShortcodebPlAdminShortcode-tooltip
Data Attributes
valueonclick
Shortcode Output
<div class="bPlAdminShortcode" id="bPlAdminShortcode-"><input value="[text-typing id=]" onclick="copyBPlAdminShortcode('')" readonly><span class="tooltip">Copy To Clipboard</span></div>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Text Typing – Block