WP Unformatted Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-unformatted

The WP Unformatted plugin allows you to remove WordPress's smart quotes (texturize) and auto XHTML tags (autop) functionality on a per-post basis …

300 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 2.0+ Updated Jun 24, 2022
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Unformatted Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "wp-unformatted" plugin version 1.1 appears to have a strong security posture. The static analysis indicates a very limited attack surface, with no exposed AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. Furthermore, the code signals are positive, showing no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. There are also no file operations or external HTTP requests, and crucially, no identified instances of missing nonce or capability checks in the analyzed code. The taint analysis also reveals no vulnerabilities related to unsanitized paths or critical/high severity flows.

The vulnerability history is equally reassuring, with a complete absence of any recorded CVEs, either past or present. This lack of historical issues, combined with the clean static analysis, suggests that the developers have implemented good security practices and have likely maintained the plugin without introducing common vulnerabilities. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and its adherence to secure coding standards for database interactions and output handling.

In conclusion, the "wp-unformatted" v1.1 plugin presents a very low security risk. The absence of any identified vulnerabilities in both static analysis and historical data, coupled with robust security practices observed in the code, indicates a well-secured plugin. There are no apparent weaknesses or concerns that would warrant significant point deductions.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Unformatted Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Unformatted 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 Unformatted Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterthe_contentwp-unformatted.php:53
filterthe_contentwp-unformatted.php:59
Maintenance & Trust

WP Unformatted Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.0.11
Last updatedJun 24, 2022
PHP min version
Downloads16K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs300
Developer Profile

WP Unformatted Developer Profile

Crowd Favorite

7 plugins · 2K total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP Unformatted

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Unformatted