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Security report for monsterinsights.com

MonsterInsights · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

MonsterInsights is a leading WordPress plugin company specializing in Google Analytics integration. With over 3 million active users and a strong market presence, it offers a comprehensive analytics solution tailored for WordPress site owners including bloggers, eCommerce stores, and agencies. The company provides a user-friendly, no-code setup experience with advanced tracking features such as real-time stats, eCommerce analytics, GDPR compliance, and video engagement tracking. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including Google Tag Manager, Vimeo and YouTube APIs, and integrates with popular marketing and affiliate tools. The site is well-optimized for SEO, mobile, and accessibility, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and consent management, though explicit security policies and incident response information are absent. WHOIS data is unavailable, which slightly impacts trust but is mitigated by strong branding and trust signals. Overall, the site demonstrates a professional, secure, and privacy-conscious environment suitable for its target audience.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

2 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 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. 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

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • 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
75
Security headers
40
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
80

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

MonsterInsights holds a strong position in the WordPress analytics plugin market, leveraging a freemium business model with premium add-ons. Its competitive advantage lies in ease of use, comprehensive tracking features, and seamless integration with popular WordPress plugins and marketing tools. The company targets a broad audience from individual bloggers to large eCommerce businesses and agencies, supporting growth through data-driven insights. The ecosystem includes multiple subsidiary brands enhancing its market reach. Revenue streams likely include plugin sales, subscriptions, and affiliate partnerships. The presence of verified reviews, money-back guarantees, and endorsements from major brands reinforce its credibility and customer trust.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR. Tracking scripts are managed with opt-out capabilities, and form tracking is implemented securely without exposing sensitive data. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response plan, and vulnerability disclosure reduces transparency. No security.txt file or dedicated contact channels for security incidents were found. The site uses reputable third-party services but should enhance security headers and publish formal security documentation to improve compliance and incident readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and trust.
  2. Implement and verify security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options to harden security.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance data retention transparency and privacy disclosures to align with GDPR and other regulations.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and plugins for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MonsterInsights
Description
MonsterInsights is the best Google Analytics plugin for WordPress. It enables easy setup of Google Analytics with no coding, providing real-time stats, eCommerce tracking, GDPR compliance, user behavior analytics, SEO ranking insights, and more.
Key services
Google Analytics integration for WordPress, Real-time analytics, eCommerce tracking, Form conversion tracking, GDPR compliance tools, User journey visualization, Affiliate and link tracking
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Vimeo Player API, YouTube Iframe API, Stripe JS, jQuery, Easy Digital Downloads, AffiliateWP, MonsterInsights Plugin v9.5.3, All in One SEO Pro
Frameworks
WordPress CMS
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and analytics with opt-out functions
  • Form tracking with event handling and no visible vulnerabilities

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Ads Conversion Tracking, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, Reddit Pixel
Marketing tools
Drip, OptinMonster
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design
  2. Strong branding and trust indicators including testimonials and verified badges
  3. Comprehensive Google Analytics integration with advanced tracking features
  4. Multiple integrations with popular WordPress plugins and marketing tools
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policy present indicating GDPR compliance
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, raising moderate concern about domain registration transparency
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a robust WordPress platform with a modern technology stack including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Vimeo and YouTube APIs, Stripe for payments, and affiliate tracking tools. Performance is optimized with asynchronous script loading and prefetching. The site is mobile responsive and accessible, with strong SEO optimization using All in One SEO Pro. Technical debt appears low, but opportunities exist to improve security headers and formalize security documentation. The integration of multiple marketing and analytics tools indicates a mature digital marketing infrastructure supporting data-driven business decisions.
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. 73/100 −2Medium28 findingsView report
  2. 75/100 +2Medium27 findingsView report
  3. 73/100Medium26 findingsView report
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