Timeago Security & Risk Analysis

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Timeago plugin allows you to use the same format on your WordPress blogs using timeago jQuery plugin. Auto-updating/live "timeago" with micr …

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.8+ Updated Mar 16, 2010
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Timeago Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 16yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "timeago" plugin v1.0 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface entry points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, or file operations is highly commendable. Furthermore, the lack of any recorded historical vulnerabilities suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase. The zero taint flows with unsanitized paths further reinforce the impression of robust security. However, a critical concern arises from the output escaping signal: 100% of outputs are not properly escaped. This means any dynamic content rendered by the plugin could potentially lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, even with the minimal attack surface. While the plugin is otherwise seemingly secure, this lack of output sanitization presents a significant, albeit targeted, risk.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output detected
Vulnerabilities
None known

Timeago Security Vulnerabilities

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

Timeago Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

0% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Timeago Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
filterthe_timewpTimeAgo.php:113
filterget_comment_datewpTimeAgo.php:116
actioninitwpTimeAgo.php:118
actionwp_headwpTimeAgo.php:119
Maintenance & Trust

Timeago Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.9.2
Last updatedMar 16, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Timeago Developer Profile

asadkn

4 plugins · 61K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Timeago

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/timeago/jquery.timeago.js/wp-content/plugins/timeago/timeago.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/timeago/jquery.timeago.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
timeago
Data Attributes
title
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Timeago