Classic Text Widget

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Is Classic Text Widget still maintained?

No. Last release 29 Apr 2019, over 7 years ago. 29 Apr 2019 · wordpress.org

Who owns Classic Text Widget, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log

Was Classic Text Widget removed from wordpress.org?

No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org

Is Classic Text Widget safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record. 3 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence

Is the latest Classic Text Widget update safe to install?

No ownership change before 1.0.1. No one-star spike after it. 3 Jul 2017 · Release history

Active signals

Facts we detected, with links to the source.

• CriticalMNT-1No release in 91 months (last release 29 Apr 2019). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.28 Apr 2020Evidence
• WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 19 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.

1 committer recorded. No ownership change since 2017.

Security record

No published vulnerabilities on record for this plugin.

Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.

Healthier alternatives

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