Word & Reading Time Counter Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/word-reading-time-counter

Show your reader how much time they need to read and how many words in a post.

0 active installs v1.5.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated May 18, 2021
article-lengthpost-wordread-timewordword-count
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Word & Reading Time Counter Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Word & Reading Time Counter has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The word-reading-time-counter v1.5.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface points, such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes, significantly reduces the potential for external exploitation. Furthermore, the code signals indicate excellent development practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests also contributes positively to its security. Taint analysis also shows no identified vulnerabilities, reinforcing the impression of secure coding.

The vulnerability history further solidifies this positive assessment. With zero recorded CVEs, the plugin appears to have a clean track record, indicating either robust security in previous versions or effective vulnerability management. The absence of any past common vulnerability types suggests a consistent focus on security during development. Overall, this plugin presents a very low-risk profile, demonstrating a commitment to secure coding principles and a lack of historical security issues.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Word & Reading Time Counter Security Vulnerabilities

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

Word & Reading Time Counter Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Word & Reading Time Counter 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

Word & Reading Time Counter Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionplugins_loadedword_and_reading_time_counter.php:21
filterthe_contentword_and_reading_time_counter.php:34
filterthe_contentword_and_reading_time_counter.php:52
Maintenance & Trust

Word & Reading Time Counter Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.7.15
Last updatedMay 18, 2021
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Word & Reading Time Counter Developer Profile

Md Rashed Hossain

12 plugins · 140 total installs

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

How We Detect Word & Reading Time Counter

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<h2</h2><h4</h4>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Word & Reading Time Counter