PageSpeed Purge Button Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-purge-pagespeed-button

Creates a button on WP Admin Bar which allows one to purge Google PageSpeed module's cache via PURGE HTTP request

20 active installs v10.0.5 PHP + WP 4.5.0+ Updated Jan 25, 2019
cachegooglemod_pagespeedpagespeedpurge
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is PageSpeed Purge Button Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin 'wp-purge-pagespeed-button' v10.0.5 exhibits an exceptionally clean security profile based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or critical taint flows suggests robust adherence to secure coding practices. Furthermore, the complete lack of known CVEs, both historical and current, reinforces this positive assessment. The plugin also demonstrates good security by implementing capability checks, indicating that most of its functionality is protected. While the absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events might contribute to a smaller attack surface, it's important to note that the static analysis did not reveal any unprotected entry points. This lack of attack surface, coupled with the absence of any recorded vulnerabilities, leads to a very low-risk assessment for this plugin.

Vulnerabilities
None known

PageSpeed Purge Button Security Vulnerabilities

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

PageSpeed Purge Button 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

PageSpeed Purge Button Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_bar_menuwp-pagespeed-purge.php:29
actionplugins_loadedwp-pagespeed-purge.php:32
actionplugins_loadedwp-pagespeed-purge.php:66
Maintenance & Trust

PageSpeed Purge Button Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.0.25
Last updatedJan 25, 2019
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

PageSpeed Purge Button Developer Profile

salaros

1 plugin · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect PageSpeed Purge Button

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-purge-pagespeed-button/assets/wp-purge-pagespeed-button.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-purge-pagespeed-button/assets/wp-purge-pagespeed-button.min.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-purge-pagespeed-button/assets/wp-purge-pagespeed-button.js/wp-content/plugins/wp-purge-pagespeed-button/assets/wp-purge-pagespeed-button.min.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-purge-pagespeed-button/assets/wp-purge-pagespeed-button.js/wp-content/plugins/wp-purge-pagespeed-button/assets/wp-purge-pagespeed-button.min.js
Version Parameters
wp-purge-pagespeed-button/assets/wp-purge-pagespeed-button.css?ver=wp-purge-pagespeed-button/assets/wp-purge-pagespeed-button.min.css?ver=wp-purge-pagespeed-button/assets/wp-purge-pagespeed-button.js?ver=wp-purge-pagespeed-button/assets/wp-purge-pagespeed-button.min.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about PageSpeed Purge Button