Skip to main content

Security report for awplife.com

A WP Life · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 1 critical or high finding in Network security.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

A WP Life is a small technology company specializing in the development and sale of premium WordPress themes and plugins, as well as offering website development services. Established in 2015, the company targets WordPress users and developers seeking professional, responsive, and SEO-friendly digital products. Their market position is that of a niche provider with a focus on quality and customization. The website demonstrates a good level of digital maturity, leveraging WordPress CMS with modern plugins and frameworks such as Elementor, Bootstrap, and CookieYes for privacy compliance. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and regularly updated with blog content, supporting a positive user experience. From a security perspective, the website employs HTTPS with good SSL configuration and uses cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. While no explicit security policy or incident response information is published, the presence of Wordfence-related scripts suggests some level of security monitoring. There are no detected vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, improvements could be made by implementing security headers and publishing formal security policies. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations. It effectively supports its business model of selling WordPress digital products and services. The risk profile is low, with no critical security or compliance issues detected. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing incident response contacts, and enabling DNSSEC for domain security.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

Need hands-on remediation? Email guard@offseq.com

Keep watching awplife.com

This scan found 15 issues across 6 checks. Monitoring re-runs those checks daily, emails you when something material changes and records each fix, so you can show progress.

Daily monitoring

Recommended

€25per month

  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

Email alerts on material changes and an exportable JSON history of every change.

Billed monthly to your card. Cancel anytime. See sample alerts.

Full report

€39.90one-time

  • The complete analysis as a PDF you can cite
  • Email delivery with an unlock code
  • Lifetime access to this report

Prices incl. 21% VAT. Secure checkout by Mollie; sold by SEQ SIA, Latvia.

Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
95
Security headers
90
Email security
55
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
71

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

A WP Life operates in the competitive WordPress themes and plugins market, focusing on premium, responsive, and SEO-friendly products. Their business model combines digital product sales with website development and support services. The company maintains an active online presence with social media integration and a regularly updated blog, indicating ongoing engagement with their target audience. The affiliate program suggests additional revenue streams and partnership opportunities. The company appears to be small-sized with a focused niche, leveraging WordPress as the core platform. Their market positioning emphasizes quality and customization, catering to developers and businesses seeking professional WordPress solutions. The lack of physical address or phone contact suggests a primarily digital operation. The company’s transparency in domain registration and privacy compliance further supports credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture. HTTPS is enforced with a valid SSL certificate, and cookie consent is managed via CookieYes with detailed categories and user controls, supporting GDPR compliance. The presence of Wordfence-related scripts indicates active security monitoring. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options is a gap that could be exploited. No incident response or security policy information is published, which limits transparency and readiness perception. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The domain is registered without privacy protection, which supports accountability. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be improved with additional hardening and policy disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Enable DNSSEC for the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  3. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update all third-party plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve security culture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
A WP Life
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
A WP Life
Description
We build professional WordPress themes and plugins which are functional, responsive, free and premium. Everything you need to create wonderful websites.
Key services
Premium WordPress themes, Premium WordPress plugins, Website development services, Support and documentation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, PHP (implied), jQuery, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, Owl Carousel, Elementor, Ultimate Portfolio plugin, CookieYes cookie consent
Frameworks
WordPress, Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Cookie consent with granular categories
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Wordfence security plugin (implied by script for human detection)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional WordPress theme and plugin provider with a clear business model.
  2. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with active consent management.
  3. Active blog with recent posts indicating ongoing content updates.
  4. Use of modern WordPress plugins and technologies.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  6. Good SEO and social media integration.
  7. No phone numbers found; contact primarily via email and contact forms.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.3, utilizing popular plugins such as Elementor, Ultimate Portfolio, and CookieYes for cookie consent management. The front-end uses Bootstrap for responsive design, Font Awesome for icons, and Owl Carousel for sliders. JavaScript libraries include jQuery and various plugin-specific scripts. The site loads multiple CSS and JS assets deferred to optimize performance. Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity are used for analytics and user behavior tracking. The hosting registrar is GoDaddy.com, LLC, with no DNSSEC enabled. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in accessibility features. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and well-maintained, supporting the business goals effectively.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

Reviews of this site

Share your experience with awplife.com. Every review is verified by email and published after moderation.

Overall rating
Select a rating
4000 characters remaining

We’ll email you to confirm your review and keep your details private.

Community rating

No published reviews yet. Be the first to review awplife.com.

Feedback on this report

Rate this report, add an optional comment, and tell us if you want a security specialist to follow up.

Overall report quality
Select a rating
2000 characters remaining

We only use your feedback to improve Guard reports. Contact details are never shared.