Wordcount Pro Security & Risk Analysis

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Displays wordcount below posts on front end of wordpress site.

10 active installs v1.25 PHP + WP 3.8.1+ Updated Jan 26, 2014
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Wordcount Pro Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The wordcount-pro plugin version 1.25 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The code demonstrates excellent security practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces the attack surface. Crucially, there are no identified taint flows, indicating that data processing within the plugin is handled safely.

The vulnerability history is equally reassuring, showing no known CVEs, either historical or currently unpatched, across any severity level. This lack of past vulnerabilities, combined with the clean static analysis, suggests a development team that prioritizes security and adheres to best practices. The plugin has a minimal attack surface with zero identified entry points, and all capability checks are in place where needed.

Overall, wordcount-pro v1.25 appears to be a highly secure plugin. The static analysis reveals no immediate security concerns, and the vulnerability history provides confidence in its long-term security. While the lack of nonces on AJAX handlers might be a point of consideration in larger, more complex plugins, in this context with zero AJAX handlers, it presents no practical risk. The plugin's strengths lie in its clean code, absence of vulnerabilities, and minimal attack surface.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Wordcount Pro Security Vulnerabilities

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

Wordcount Pro Release Timeline

v1.25Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Wordcount Pro Code Analysis

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

Wordcount Pro Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
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actionwp_headwordcount-pro.php:70
Maintenance & Trust

Wordcount Pro Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.9.40
Last updatedJan 26, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Wordcount Pro Developer Profile

bradmkjr

4 plugins · 40 total installs

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

How We Detect Wordcount Pro

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Wordcount Pro