Noncensible
Provides sensible replacements of default nonce generation functions to more accurately reflect their expected behaviour.
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Noncensible shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Noncensible stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cache | >100 |
| nonce | >100 |
| Optimize | >100 |
| performance | >100 |
| stability | #95 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Noncensible
From the official readme · v1.2.0Description
The core functions’ documentation states that nonces, small validity tokens used throughout WordPress core and other plugins, have a lifespan of 1 day, however they can last as little as half that time. For common usage that may not be a problem, but if that lifespan is relied upon in any meaningful way, inexplicable failures can occur. For example, filters that shorten the lifespan may randomly make it difficult to complete some tasks before their nonce expires. Very long lifespans, such as those set by many caching and SEO optimization plugins, can result in forms and other actions suddenly breaking before the cached content expires and new nonces get generated. Imagine a contact form that’s cached for a week but stops working after 4 days, then starts working again if that cache is cleared. A cursory search for terms like caching nonce expired wordpress yields many results for relevant problems.
This plugin guarantees a nonce will last at least as long as it’s intended to, but up to ⅛ of a lifepsan more. By default, this means a nonce will last from 24 up to 27 hours, rather than anywhere from 12 to 24 hours. It was created because changing the behaviour of such old code was deemed inappropriate (in ticket #53236), given the functions are pluggable.
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Installation
- Install the plugin in the usual way, through the admin interface by uploading manually or searching on the Plugins page.
- Clear all caching plugins’ content.
- Test that forms, etc. on your site are still working. You may need to force-reload affected pages first, and clear your browser’s cache.
Changelog
1.2.0
Make the NONCENSIBLE_TICKS_PER_NONCE_LIFE constant overridable in config, in case you want lower or higher resolution than 8, but still need the guaranteed lifespan.
1.1.0
Compatibility with WP v6.1: passing wp_verify_nonce()‘s $action parameter to wp_nonce_tick().
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FAQ
Noncensible: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 21, 2026
Is Noncensible free?
Yes. Noncensible is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Noncensible safe to use in 2026?
Noncensible shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Noncensible?
Noncensible is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,795 times since it launched in June 2021. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.
Does Noncensible work with WordPress 7.1?
Noncensible is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Noncensible need?
Noncensible requires PHP 5.4.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Noncensible last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on October 28, 2025 (12 months ago).
Who makes Noncensible?
Noncensible is developed and maintained by Roy Orbitson.
What are the best alternatives to Noncensible?
The most popular alternatives to Noncensible are WP Super Cache (1M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and WP-Optimize (1M+ installs).
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