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Security report for wpmudev.com

WPMU DEV · Technology · United States

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

86/100

Risk levelLow

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

WPMU DEV is a well-established WordPress platform founded in 2008, offering a comprehensive all-in-one solution including premium plugins, managed hosting, site management tools, wholesale domains, expert services, and reseller options. The company targets WordPress developers, freelancers, and agencies, positioning itself as a trusted and professional service provider in the WordPress ecosystem. The website demonstrates a high level of digital maturity with modern technologies such as WordPress 6.7.1, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Mixpanel integrated for analytics and user experience optimization. The presence of GDPR-compliant cookie consent and privacy policies reflects a commitment to privacy and regulatory compliance. Security posture is strong, highlighted by SOC 2 Type II certification, HTTPS enforcement, and domain registration protections, although DNSSEC is not enabled and could be improved. Overall, the site is professional, fast, mobile-optimized, and trustworthy, with no signs of blocking or WAF interference.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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. 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

  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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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
80
Security headers
80
Email security
93
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
86

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

WPMU DEV operates on a subscription-based business model providing WordPress-related products and services. Its market position is reinforced by numerous positive reviews across Trustpilot, Reviews.io, Google, and G2, indicating strong customer satisfaction. The company benefits from a parent company relationship with Incsub, which adds corporate stability. The platform's ecosystem includes partnerships and integrations with major analytics and marketing tools, enhancing its competitive advantage. The target customer segments are developers and agencies seeking efficient WordPress management solutions. Growth indicators include a broad service offering and global hosting infrastructure with multiple data centers. Strategic observations suggest continued investment in security certifications and compliance will further strengthen market trust.

Security posture

WPMU DEV exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, domain registration safeguards, and SOC 2 Type II certification. The website uses reputable third-party services for analytics and marketing with consent management to comply with GDPR. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended enhancement for DNS security. The absence of explicit incident response contact channels and security.txt file indicates room for improvement in vulnerability disclosure and incident management transparency. Overall, the security culture appears strong but could benefit from formalizing incident response communications and enhancing DNS security.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish explicit incident response and abuse contact information, including a security.txt file.
  3. Audit and ensure all recommended HTTP security headers are implemented and properly configured.
  4. Regularly review third-party scripts and analytics tools for vulnerabilities and privacy compliance.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
WPMU DEV
Description
Everything you need for WordPress! Super-powered Hosting, 24/7 Live Support, Site Management tools, and Premium Plugins.
Key services
Pro Plugins, Managed Hosting, Site Management, Wholesale Domains, Expert Services, Reseller Platform
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.7.1, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Hotjar, Cloudflare DNS, WP Meteor plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited
  • SOC 2 Type II certification
  • No DNSSEC enabled (recommend enabling)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Mixpanel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Mixpanel
Marketing tools
Google Optimize, Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional WordPress platform offering plugins, hosting, and services.
  2. Strong trust signals including SOC 2 certification and multiple positive reviews.
  3. Uses modern web technologies and analytics with GDPR-compliant consent management.
  4. No signs of blocking or WAF interference; content fully accessible.
  5. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term business presence.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.7.1 with a modern tech stack including Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Mixpanel for analytics and user behavior tracking. The site uses Cloudflare DNS services and Amazon Registrar for domain management. Performance optimizations are evident with deferred font loading and WP Meteor plugin usage. The site is mobile-optimized with good accessibility and SEO practices, including structured data (JSON-LD) and Open Graph metadata. The technical infrastructure supports a fast and responsive user experience with consistent branding and professional design. Opportunities exist to enable DNSSEC and enhance security headers for further hardening.
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. 84/100 −5Low21 findingsView report
  2. 89/100Low18 findingsView report
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