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Hide Username Front Side

by Mindstien Technologies · 80+ active installs · Checked 4 Nov 2026
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Limited data: Hide Username Front Side has under 1,000 active installs and less than 12 weeks of history, so we do not rate it yet.

59/ 100Limited data
Canary Score

Based on 3 of 5 areas

Capped at 59: a Critical signal is open.

Sub-scores for Hide Username Front Side
Ownership100
Maintenance0
Security100
SupportNo data
ReputationNo data

How the score works

Active signals

Open issues right now, with links to the source.

  • CriticalMNT-1No release in 147 months (last release 13 Sep 2014). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.13 Sep 2015Evidence
  • WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 31 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Quick answers

Is Hide Username Front Side still maintained?
No. Last release 13 Sep 2014, over 12 years ago. 13 Sep 2014 · wordpress.org
Who owns Hide Username Front Side, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
Was Hide Username Front Side removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
Is Hide Username Front Side safe?
No known vulnerabilities on record. 4 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
Is the latest Hide Username Front Side update safe to install?
No ownership change before 2.0. No one-star spike after it. 24 Jul 2014 · Release history

Ownership timeline

Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.

No ownership changes recorded since 2013.

Maintenance

Last release
12 years ago
Releases, 24 months
0
Tested up to
4.0 vs 7.1
Requires PHP
not stated supported 8.2+
Releases per quarter
Releases per quarter for Hide Username Front Side
Q1 20240
Q2 20240
Q3 20240
Q4 20240
Q1 20250
Q2 20250
Q3 20250
Q4 20250
Q1 20260
Q2 20260
Q3 20260
Q4 20260

Last release 13 Sep 2014. Tested up to 4.0, 31 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.

Support

Resolved, last 2 months
n/a
Threads, last 2 months
0

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Security record

No published vulnerabilities on record for this plugin.

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

Reputation

Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 4.4.

Last 90 days vs lifetime average rating for Hide Username Front Side
Last 90 daysNo reviews
Lifetime4.4
Rating distribution
5 star4
4 star0
3 star0
2 star1
1 star0

Momentum

Active installs
80+

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Facts

Version
2.0
Author
Mindstien Technologies
Added
24 May 2013
Last updated
13 Sep 2014
Active installs
80+
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
4.0.38
Requires PHP
not stated
Category
not stated
Tags
login, security, username, hide user, login name

Other plugins by this author: Publish And Redirect To Add New Post, WP Fancy Message Box, Recent Posts From Each Category, Extra Post Pages Menu, Youtube Not Found, Show My Sales

Questions about Hide Username Front Side

Is Hide Username Front Side still maintained?

No. Last release 13 Sep 2014, over 12 years ago.

Who owns Hide Username Front Side, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded.

Was Hide Username Front Side removed from wordpress.org?

No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026.

Is Hide Username Front Side safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record.

Is the latest Hide Username Front Side update safe to install?

No ownership change before 2.0. No one-star spike after it.

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