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Security report for rankmath.com

Rank Math · Technology · Denmark

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Rank Math is a technology company specializing in WordPress SEO tools designed to help website owners improve their search engine rankings and increase traffic. Established in 2017, the company offers a widely used SEO plugin with both free and premium features, positioning itself as a leading player in the WordPress SEO market. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional branding and comprehensive content tailored to SEO professionals and WordPress users. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and integrates several modern technologies including WooCommerce for e-commerce capabilities, Google Tag Manager for analytics, and Visual Website Optimizer for A/B testing and optimization. The site is hosted with a reputable registrar and uses Cloudflare DNS, ensuring good performance and security. Mobile optimization and SEO best practices are well implemented, contributing to a fast and accessible user experience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, employs security headers, and uses domain status locks to prevent unauthorized changes. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and there is no dedicated security policy or incident response information publicly available. The use of third-party marketing and analytics tools is transparent, with cookie and privacy policies in place that comply with GDPR requirements. Overall, Rank Math demonstrates a strong security posture and business credibility with a professional web presence. The absence of critical vulnerabilities and the presence of trust indicators such as structured data and verified social media profiles contribute to a high trust score. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing a security policy, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure program to further enhance security and trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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

3 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. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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

      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
50
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
74

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

Rank Math operates in the technology sector, focusing on SEO software for WordPress users. Its business model revolves around plugin distribution with a freemium approach, generating revenue through premium upgrades and affiliate partnerships. The company targets digital marketers, SEO professionals, and WordPress site owners globally. Market positioning is strong, supported by a well-recognized brand and a comprehensive suite of SEO tools. The company maintains active social media channels and integrates affiliate marketing programs, indicating a mature partnership ecosystem. Growth indicators include continuous product updates and a professional online presence. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified, suggesting independent operation.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented. Domain registration protections such as clientDeleteProhibited and clientTransferProhibited statuses are active, reducing risk of domain hijacking. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of DNSSEC and absence of a public security policy or incident response contact reduces the overall security completeness. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. The site uses security monitoring tools like WP Sentry Integration, indicating proactive security management. Recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing incident response details, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure process to close compliance gaps.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or publish a security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Rank Math
Description
Rank Math WordPress SEO plugin helps users rank higher in search engines by optimizing WordPress websites for better rankings and increased traffic.
Key services
WordPress SEO plugin, SEO optimization tools, Traffic and ranking improvement
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WooCommerce, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
React (Termly components), WooCommerce
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientDeleteProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited domain statuses
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (e.g., WP Sentry Integration)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Visual Website Optimizer
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Reddit Ads
Tracking pixels
Reddit Pixel, Visual Website Optimizer
Marketing tools
Visual Website Optimizer
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 and well maintained.
  2. Strong SEO and marketing integration evident.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response page found.
  6. Use of multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools.
  7. Domain registration is stable and consistent with business claims.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform with WooCommerce integration for e-commerce functionality. It uses jQuery and React-based components (Termly) for UI elements and integrates multiple third-party services including Google Tag Manager, Visual Website Optimizer, and affiliate marketing tools. Hosting and DNS are managed through One.com and Cloudflare respectively, providing reliable infrastructure. Performance is optimized with asynchronous script loading and mobile responsiveness is excellent. SEO is well addressed with comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph data, and structured JSON-LD schema. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced. The technical stack is robust with minor opportunities for improvement in DNS security and security policy transparency.
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. 74/100Medium28 findingsView report
  2. 74/100 −1Medium28 findingsView report
  3. 75/100Medium24 findingsView report
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