Hello Plus
Healthy: tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 3 major versions behind 7.1.4.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 75 |
| Security | 95 |
| Support | 70 |
| Reputation | 70 |
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
| plugin-master | 4 Dec 2024 to 4 Dec 2024, 1 commits |
|---|---|
| KingYes | 5 Dec 2024 to 19 May 2026, 62 commits |
2 committers recorded. No ownership changes recorded since 3 Nov 2026.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 6 months ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 29
- Tested up to
- 6.8 vs 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4 supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0 |
| Q3 2024 | 0 |
| Q4 2024 | 4 |
| Q1 2025 | 9 |
| Q2 2025 | 6 |
| Q3 2025 | 9 |
| Q4 2025 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 0 |
| Q2 2026 | 1 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 19 May 2026. Tested up to 6.8, 3 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Support
100% of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months.
Security record
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | Hello Plus <= 1.7.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Missing Authorization to Template Activation via hello_plus_set_as_entire_site | 5.4 | <= 1.7.7 | 1.7.8 | 0 |
Source: Wordfence Intelligence.
Reputation
Average rating 3.0 in Q4 2025.
| 5 star | 0 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 0 |
| 3 star | 1 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 |
Momentum
70,000+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.
| 4 May 2026 | 1,793 |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 3,585 |
| 18 May 2026 | 34,376 |
| 25 May 2026 | 7,106 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 5,239 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 4,915 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 4,124 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 3,933 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 3,646 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 3,410 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 3,695 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 3,441 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 3,231 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 3,211 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 3,002 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 2,868 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 2,923 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 2,594 |
| 7 Sep 2026 | 2,022 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | 2,143 |
| 21 Sep 2026 | 2,067 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | 2,018 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 4,135 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 3,542 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | 2,198 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 1,966 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 533 |
Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 53% below the 27-week average.
Healthier alternatives
Same category, higher Canary Score. Never sponsored.
Facts
| Version | 1.7.8 |
|---|---|
| Author | Elementor |
| Added | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Last updated | 19 May 2026 |
| Active installs | 70,000+ |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0 |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Category | Design & Themes > Page Builders & Visual Editors |
| Tags | themes, widgets, elementor, hello plus, hello themes |
Other plugins by this author: Elementor Website Builder - more than just a page builder, Image Optimizer - Compress Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF, Web Accessibility (formally known as Ally) - WCAG Scanning, Guided Fixes, Usability Widget, Email Deliverability - SMTP Replacement, Email API Deliverability & Email Log, Activity Log - Monitor User and Agent Changes, Angie - Agentic AI, Manage - Centralized site maintenance and monitoring, Cookiez - GDPR & CCPA Cookie Banner & Consent Manager, Temporary Login, Elementor Beta (Developer Edition), Elementor Blocks for Gutenberg, Linker - URL shortener & track outbound link clicks
Questions
Is Hello Plus still maintained?
Hello Plus was last updated on 19 May 2026. Its Canary status is Healthy.
Is Hello Plus safe?
Hello Plus has no open unpatched vulnerabilities on record. 1 vulnerability was published in the last 24 months. Its Canary status is Healthy.
Who owns Hello Plus?
The wordpress.org author is Elementor. Recent committers: KingYes, plugin-master. We have recorded no ownership change.
What can I use instead of Hello Plus?
Plugins in the same category with a higher Canary Score: Starter Sites & Templates by Neve, Import / Export Customizer Settings, Sydney Toolbox, Bosa Starter Sites, Clever Fox.