Limited data: Popup Like box has under 1,000 active installs and less than 12 weeks of history, so we do not rate it yet.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 50 |
| Security | 95 |
| Support | No data |
| Reputation | No data |
Quick answers
- Is Popup Like box still maintained?
- Yes. Last release 18 Feb 2026, 3 releases in the last 24 months. 18 Feb 2026 · wordpress.org
- Who owns Popup Like box, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. Main committer ays-pro since Mar 2016. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was Popup Like box removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is Popup Like box safe?
- 5 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 3.7.8). Not on the exploited list. 1 Mar 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest Popup Like box update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 3.7.8. No one-star spike after it. 18 Feb 2026 · Release history
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
- WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 2 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
| ays-pro | 10 Mar 2016 to 18 Feb 2026, 241 commits |
|---|
1 committer recorded. No ownership change since 2016.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 9 months ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 3
- Tested up to
- 6.9 vs 7.1
- Requires PHP
- not stated supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1 |
| Q3 2024 | 1 |
| Q4 2024 | 0 |
| Q1 2025 | 1 |
| Q2 2025 | 1 |
| Q3 2025 | 0 |
| Q4 2025 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 1 |
| Q2 2026 | 0 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 18 Feb 2026. Tested up to 6.9, 2 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 5.0.
| 5 star | 4 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 0 |
| 3 star | 0 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 |
Security record
1 vulnerability in 24 months (5 on record), patched (latest fixed in 3.7.8).
Show 5 patched vulnerabilities
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2026 | Popup Like box <= 3.7.7 - Missing Authorization | 5.3 | <= 3.7.7 | 3.7.8 | Patched before disclosure |
| 10 Apr 2024 | Popup Like box - Page <= 3.7.2 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 4.4 | <= 3.7.2 | 3.7.3 | n/a |
| 7 Mar 2022 | Popup Like box <= 3.6.0 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting | 6.1 | < 3.6.1 | 3.6.1 | n/a |
| 29 Jun 2021 | Popup Like box - Page Plugin < 3.5.3 - SQL Injection | 8.8 | <= 3.5.2 | 3.5.3 | n/a |
| 29 Jun 2021 | Popup Like box - Page Plugin <= 3.5.2 - Cross-Site Scripting | 6.1 | <= 3.5.2 | 3.5.3 | n/a |
Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
Momentum
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Healthier alternatives
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Facts
| Version | 3.7.8 |
|---|---|
| Author | Ays Pro |
| Added | 10 Mar 2016 |
| Last updated | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Active installs | 100+ |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0 |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 |
| Requires PHP | not stated |
| Category | not stated |
| Tags | facebook, facebook like, facebook likebox, facebook popup box, facebook page promoter |
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Questions
Is Popup Like box still maintained?
Yes. Last release 18 Feb 2026, 3 releases in the last 24 months.
Who owns Popup Like box, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. Main committer ays-pro since Mar 2016.
Was Popup Like box removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026.
Is Popup Like box safe?
5 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 3.7.8). Not on the exploited list.
Is the latest Popup Like box update safe to install?
No ownership change before 3.7.8. No one-star spike after it.