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Security report for smashballoon.com

Smash Balloon · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Smash Balloon is a well-established company specializing in customizable social media feed plugins for WordPress, serving over 1.75 million users. Their product suite includes plugins for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and review feeds, positioning them as a market leader in this niche. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and comprehensive content tailored to WordPress site owners and developers. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including popular JavaScript libraries and SEO tools, hosted with reputable providers and secured with HTTPS and Cloudflare DNS. Security posture is strong with no critical vulnerabilities detected, though improvements such as enabling DNSSEC and additional security headers are recommended. Privacy compliance is well addressed with GDPR-compliant policies and cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and technical maturity.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

4 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

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

    • 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
40
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
75

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

Smash Balloon operates a SaaS and plugin sales business model targeting WordPress users who want to integrate social media feeds seamlessly. Their competitive advantage lies in their comprehensive plugin offerings and large user base. Revenue streams likely include premium plugin sales and bundle subscriptions. The company maintains active marketing and analytics integrations, including affiliate programs and retargeting services, indicating a sophisticated growth strategy. Their multilingual support via Weglot suggests a global customer focus. The absence of parent or subsidiary companies indicates an independent operation. The website's consistent branding and trust signals such as user counts and active support enhance credibility.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of reputable DNS services. Security headers are partially implemented, and no sensitive data leakage was observed. The use of third-party scripts is extensive but from trusted sources. No vulnerability disclosures or incident response contacts were found, indicating potential areas for improvement in transparency. GDPR compliance is evident, but explicit security policies and certifications are absent. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from enhanced header policies and formal incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security.
  2. Implement a comprehensive Content-Security-Policy header to mitigate XSS risks.
  3. Add explicit security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to avoid vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Smash Balloon
Description
Fully customizable social media feed plugins for WordPress. Display your Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube feeds - Trusted by 1.75 million users.
Key services
Facebook Feed plugin, Instagram Feed plugin, Twitter Feed plugin, YouTube Feed plugin, TikTok Feed plugin, Reviews Feed plugin, Social Wall plugin
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Slick Carousel, Featherlight Lightbox, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Bing UET, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
All in One SEO Pro, Easy Digital Downloads, MonsterInsights
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (implied by WordPress ecosystem)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, MonsterInsights, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Bing UET
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Microsoft Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Bing UET
Marketing tools
MonsterInsights, Affiliate WP, Weglot (translation)
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 analytics integration.
  3. Comprehensive product offerings in social media feed plugins.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with GDPR compliance.
  5. No exposed sensitive data or obvious security vulnerabilities.
  6. Use of multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools.
  7. No signs of suspicious or malicious activity.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with a modern and well-maintained technology stack including jQuery, Slick Carousel, and Featherlight Lightbox. SEO is optimized using All in One SEO Pro, and analytics are integrated via MonsterInsights and Google Analytics. Hosting is through GoDaddy with DNS managed by Cloudflare, providing good performance and security. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with fast loading times. Technical debt appears low, and the infrastructure supports scalability. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and DNS security. Overall, the technical implementation supports a robust and user-friendly experience.
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. 75/100Medium27 findingsView report
  2. 75/100Medium27 findingsView report
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