Does Typo Hunter have any unpatched vulnerabilities?

No published vulnerabilities and no findings under coordinated disclosure as of the latest data update. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest version.

Is Typo Hunter compatible with WordPress 6.9.4?

According to WordPress.org data, Typo Hunter 1.1.2 has been tested up to WordPress 6.9.4. Check the plugin's changelog for the latest compatibility information.

Is Typo Hunter compatible with PHP 8.1+?

Typo Hunter requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts run PHP 8.1 or 8.2. If you are on an older PHP version, consider upgrading before installing this plugin.

How often is Typo Hunter updated?

Typo Hunter was last updated on Feb 5, 2026. Frequent updates are generally a positive security signal.

What is Typo Hunter's security score?

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

Typo Hunter Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/typo-hunter

Turn your readers into proofreaders. Crowdsource spelling and typo corrections with a simple, gamified interface.

0 active installs v1.1.2 PHP 8.1+ WP 5.0+ Updated Feb 5, 2026

correctionscrowdsourceproofreadingspellingtypo

A · Safe

CVEs total0

Unpatched0

Last CVENever

Download

Safety Verdict

Is Typo Hunter Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 3mo ago

Risk Assessment

The "typo-hunter" plugin v1.1.2 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events with unprotected entry points significantly limits the potential attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals indicate a positive trend towards secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions found and a majority of SQL queries utilizing prepared statements. The absence of known vulnerabilities in its history also suggests a history of secure development and maintenance.

Key Concerns

Low output escaping properness (4%)
No nonce checks implemented
No capability checks implemented
Bundled Freemius v1.0 library

Vulnerabilities

None known

Typo Hunter Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.

Version History

Typo Hunter Release Timeline

No version history available.

Code Analysis

Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Typo Hunter Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions

Raw SQL Queries

10 prepared

Unescaped Output

1 escaped

Nonce Checks

Capability Checks

File Operations

External Requests

Bundled Libraries

Freemius1.0

SQL Query Safety

83% prepared12 total queries

Output Escaping

4% escaped28 total outputs

Data Flows · Security

All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

4 flows

render_email_tab (admin\admin-interface.php:284)

Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized

Attack Surface

Typo Hunter Attack Surface

Entry Points0

Unprotected0

WordPress Hooks 1

actionafter_uninstalltypo-hunter.php:368

Maintenance & Trust

Typo Hunter Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4

Last updatedFeb 5, 2026

PHP min version8.1

Downloads133

Community Trust

Rating0/100

Number of ratings0

Active installs0

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Developer Profile

Typo Hunter Developer Profile

Matt Biscay

5 plugins · 2K total installs

trust score

Avg Security Score

100/100

Avg Patch Time

29 days

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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Typo Hunter

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths

/wp-content/plugins/typo-hunter/assets/css/style.css/wp-content/plugins/typo-hunter/assets/js/report.js/wp-content/plugins/typo-hunter/assets/images/icon.svg

Script Paths

/wp-content/plugins/typo-hunter/assets/js/report.js

Version Parameters

typo-hunter/assets/css/style.css?ver=typo-hunter/assets/js/report.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes

typohunter-report-link-containertypohunter-report-link-footertypohunter-icon

JS Globals

typohunter_ajaxtypohunterAdmin

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