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Security report for elegantthemes.com

Elegant Themes · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Elegant Themes is a leading provider of premium WordPress themes and plugins, best known for its flagship product Divi, a visual page builder and theme that empowers a large community of web design professionals and business owners. The company operates a subscription-based business model offering unlimited use of its products across multiple websites, targeting freelancers, agencies, small businesses, and online store owners. Their market position is strong, supported by a large customer base and active community engagement. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and leverages modern web technologies including jQuery, Alpine.js, and Cloudflare for performance and security. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices, SEO, and accessibility, with fast loading times and a professional design. Integration of third-party services such as Trustpilot and Intercom enhances user engagement and support. From a security perspective, Elegant Themes demonstrates a mature posture with HTTPS enforced, appropriate security headers, secure login forms, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, there is no explicit security policy or incident response information published, which could be improved to enhance transparency and trust. Overall, the website presents a low risk profile with strong business credibility, technical robustness, and privacy compliance. Strategic recommendations include publishing dedicated security and incident response policies and considering a vulnerability disclosure program to further strengthen security culture and customer trust.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  3. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 14 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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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
85
Security headers
15
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
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

Elegant Themes holds a dominant position in the WordPress theme and plugin market, with Divi recognized as the most popular premium WordPress theme globally. Their subscription model provides recurring revenue and encourages customer loyalty by offering unlimited usage and continuous updates. The company targets a broad audience including freelancers, agencies, small business owners, and educators, which diversifies their customer base. Their ecosystem includes complementary products like Divi AI, Divi Cloud, and marketing plugins, enhancing cross-selling opportunities. The presence of a marketplace and developer API fosters a vibrant third-party ecosystem, increasing product stickiness. Social media presence and community forums indicate strong brand engagement and customer support infrastructure.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and uses Cloudflare for CDN and security, providing protection against common web threats and DDoS attacks. Security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security are present, enhancing defense-in-depth. Login forms include CSRF tokens, reducing risk of cross-site request forgery. No sensitive data or credentials are exposed in the HTML. No outdated or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of a published security policy and incident response contact channels represents a compliance gap. There is also no visible vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file, which are best practices for mature security programs.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency by detailing data retention policies and privacy compliance measures.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Elegant Themes
Description
Elegant Themes offers WordPress themes and plugins including Divi, the ultimate visual page builder and theme, serving a community of over 974,872 customers. They provide themes, plugins, hosting, and services tailored for freelancers, agencies, and website owners.
Key services
Divi Theme & Builder, Divi Marketplace, Divi Cloud, Divi AI, Divi Teams, Divi VIP, Divi Hosting, Divi Dash, Extra Theme, Bloom Plugin
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Alpine.js, Cloudflare, Trustpilot widget, Intercom chat
Frameworks
Divi Framework
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure login forms with CSRF tokens
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Cloudflare for DDoS protection and WAF

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Ads, Trustpilot
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Ads (gtag.js), Intercom
Marketing tools
Intercom, Trustpilot, Google Ads, Bloom Plugin, Monarch Plugin
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear navigation and rich content.
  2. Strong brand presence with consistent branding and trust signals.
  3. Comprehensive product and service offerings focused on WordPress themes and plugins.
  4. Good use of modern web technologies and performance optimizations.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms.
  6. No critical security issues or vulnerabilities detected in the HTML content.
  7. Active community engagement through social media and forums.
  8. Use of third-party services for customer support and marketing.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress using the Divi framework, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Alpine.js. It uses Cloudflare for CDN and security, ensuring fast content delivery and protection against attacks. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured content. Performance is enhanced by deferred CSS loading and lazy loading of images and videos. The use of third-party widgets like Trustpilot and Intercom integrates customer feedback and support seamlessly. Overall, the technical implementation is robust with minimal technical debt and good modernization practices.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 73/100Medium28 findingsView report
  2. 73/100Medium28 findingsView report
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