WP Pretty Filters Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-pretty-filters

WP Pretty Filters makes post filters better match what's already in Media & Attachments.

10 active installs v1.1.0 PHP + WP 4.3+ Updated May 9, 2017
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Pretty Filters Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of wp-pretty-filters v1.1.0 indicates a strong security posture in terms of directly exposed attack vectors. There are no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, meaning there are no immediate entry points for attackers to leverage through these common WordPress mechanisms. Furthermore, the code signals reveal a healthy adherence to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and all output properly escaped. The absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the lack of vulnerabilities in the vulnerability history further bolster this positive assessment.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks found
  • No nonce checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Pretty Filters Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

WP Pretty Filters 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

WP Pretty Filters Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptswp-pretty-filters.php:33
Maintenance & Trust

WP Pretty Filters Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.8.28
Last updatedMay 9, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

WP Pretty Filters Developer Profile

John James Jacoby

28 plugins · 332K total installs

70
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
1401 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP Pretty Filters

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-pretty-filters/assets/css/pretty-filters.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-pretty-filters/assets/js/pretty-filters.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-pretty-filters/assets/js/pretty-filters.js
Version Parameters
wp-pretty-filters/assets/css/pretty-filters.css?ver=wp-pretty-filters/assets/js/pretty-filters.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Pretty Filters