In this tutorial, we are going to talk about what a null plugin or template is, and what is the meaning of null, which is often misunderstood by people, and whether we should use these null plugins and null templates or not.
What is a plugin or template?
When we talk about templates on WordPress we are normally referring to page template files in the theme. However, there are plugins that use template files to display content, and that becomes another consideration when it comes to building WordPress themes.
In computing, a plug-in (or plugin, add-in, addin, add-on, or addon) is a software component that adds a specific feature to an existing computer program. When a program supports plug-ins, it enables customization.[1]
A theme or skin is a preset package containing additional or changed graphical appearance details, achieved by the use of a graphical user interface (GUI) that can be applied to specific software and websites to suit the purpose, topic, or tastes of different users to customize the look and feel of a piece of computer software or an operating system front-end GUI (and window managers).
What does a null plugin or template mean?
As you know, due to the conditions of our country, at the moment we can not buy directly from companies providing software and extensions and various formats. The main reason is the high dollar exchange rate and the sanctions imposed by these companies.
In the image below, you can see the Codecanyon website, which offers the original version of many plugins and templates.
Nulling a plugin or template means that instead of buying the original version of the plugin, you are using the cracked and free version provided by professional programmers.
Based on their knowledge in this field, these programmers will provide the connection of these plugins and templates with the main company. These plugins or templates will be disconnected so that you can use this plugin or template without paying any special fee.
- That is, exactly like what is done by cracking Windows, here it happens by nullifying plugins or templates.
Should I use null plugins or templates?
The answer to this question goes back to what site you get these null plugins and templates from.
If you use a reputable site that is known for selling and offering plugins and templates, I must say that there is nothing wrong with using these templates and plugins, and you can use them safely.
We do not recommend using unreliable and especially external sites that offer these null extensions. Because there may be a security bug inside these plugins and null templates that could harm your site‘s security.
Risks of using null templates and plugins on the site
Today, with the promotion of content management systems, there are many ways and methods to hack and defuse sites. Many webmasters and web designers try to use free resources for the templates or plugins they need to speed up the process of setting up a site and reduce its costs. In this article, we will introduce you to some dangers of using null templates and plugins.
Commercial plug-ins, which are usually cracked by various people and provided to users for free, also have more than 90% dangerous security bugs. The person who nullifies the template or plugin will certainly have backups for future sabotage.
Some Risks of using the null plugin:
Inject malware or malware
Injecting malware or Trojan is another target of malicious people, the damage to which will affect both you and your hosts , and if detected by search engines such as Google, your site will be blacklisted by malicious sites and your site visitor with page They will encounter Google’s famous red color that the site is viral!
Hack and influence
Hacking means that malicious people usually manipulate different parts of these plugins and templates into source files and inject malicious code (usually encrypted), which always causes a lot of trouble compared to the actual cost of these plugins. Creates for webmasters.
Unable to update
Even if you have a null plugin that has no malicious code, your site is still in danger because the original plugins are always being updated and their detected bugs will be fixed, but when you use a null plugin this update Will not be available to you and to update them if you go back to the null update, your site will be at risk of being infected again.
Remove site from search engine results
In some cases, malicious code may not hack or defuse your site but instead will have irreparable consequences for your site. One of these consequences will be the removal of sites that use null scripts from search results. Although this is currently only a matter of theory, it will certainly be enforceable in the future and the consequences will be null and void for the user.
Send spam email
Another behind-the-scenes sabotage of these scripts is the sending of spam in the email by your site, which will either be identified by the hosting company and your site will be blocked, or your domain name will be registered in the blacklists of the spam sender.
Information spying
In some cases, it has been observed that the main purpose of the nullified is not any malicious operation such as damaging the site or sending spam, but the main purpose of this type of nullified is to spy on the content of your website and your users!
Iframe
Use Iframe hidden is also one of the goals of a hacker, with these frames to hide any link or site that can be injected into you.
Damage to SEO
Using cloaking is another risk of null molds. This way content is presented content management system with something that was originally on your site optimization and SEO it is done, different and unrelated to the robot explorer is introduced with this method of SEO you, the shortest possible time will be zero!
In the end, it is recommended that you take the dangers of plug-ins, templates, and null scripts very seriously, and by installing the plugins, templates, and scripts you need from reputable sources and performing regular updates while maintaining the security of your site, you will not be harmed. You will be safer from hackers.
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