Local Magic
Limited data: Local Magic 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 | 85 |
| Support | No data |
| Reputation | No data |
Quick answers
- Is Local Magic still maintained?
- Yes. Last release 21 Jan 2026, 5 releases in the last 24 months. 21 Jan 2026 · wordpress.org
- Who owns Local Magic, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. Main committer matthewrubin since May 2021. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was Local Magic removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is Local Magic safe?
- 2 known vulnerabilities, all fixed. Not on the exploited list. 14 Apr 2025 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest Local Magic update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 2.9.0. No one-star spike after it. 25 May 2025 · Release history
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
- WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 3 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.
| plugin-master | 29 Apr 2021 to 29 Apr 2021, 1 commits |
|---|---|
| matthewrubin | 3 May 2021 to 21 Jan 2026, 58 commits |
2 committers recorded. No ownership change since 2021.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 10 months ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 5
- Tested up to
- 6.8 vs 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 5.6.0 supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0 |
| Q3 2024 | 1 |
| Q4 2024 | 2 |
| Q1 2025 | 0 |
| Q2 2025 | 3 |
| Q3 2025 | 0 |
| Q4 2025 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 0 |
| Q2 2026 | 0 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 21 Jan 2026. Tested up to 6.8, 3 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews.
| 5 star | 0 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 0 |
| 3 star | 0 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 |
Security record
2 vulnerabilities in 24 months, all patched.
Show 2 patched vulnerabilities
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2025 | Local Magic <= 2.6.0 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection | 7.5 | <= 2.6.0 | Not affected | n/a |
| 2 Apr 2025 | Local Magic <= 2.6.0 - Missing Authorization | 5.3 | <= 2.6.0 | Not affected | n/a |
Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
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Healthier alternatives
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Facts
| Version | 2.9.0 |
|---|---|
| Author | matthewrubin |
| Added | 3 May 2021 |
| Last updated | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Active installs | 100+ |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5.1 |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.0 |
| Category | not stated |
| Tags | seo, local seo, charleston, local magic |
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Questions
Is Local Magic still maintained?
Yes. Last release 21 Jan 2026, 5 releases in the last 24 months.
Who owns Local Magic, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. Main committer matthewrubin since May 2021.
Was Local Magic removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026.
Is Local Magic safe?
2 known vulnerabilities, all fixed. Not on the exploited list.
Is the latest Local Magic update safe to install?
No ownership change before 2.9.0. No one-star spike after it.