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Limited data: this plugin has under 1,000 active installs and less than 12 weeks of history with us, so we show signals but no status band yet.

Meta Description

by Luke Mlsna · 400+ active installs · Checked 4 Nov 2026
Limited data1 Critical1 Warning

Limited data: Meta Description 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 Meta Description
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 106 months (last release 9 Feb 2018). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.9 Feb 2019Evidence
  • WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 22 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Quick answers

Is Meta Description still maintained?
No. Last release 9 Feb 2018, over 8 years ago. 9 Feb 2018 · wordpress.org
Who owns Meta Description, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
Was Meta Description removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
Is Meta Description safe?
No known vulnerabilities on record. 4 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
Is the latest Meta Description update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.0.6. No one-star spike after it. 9 Feb 2018 · Release history

Ownership timeline

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

No ownership changes recorded since 2012.

Maintenance

Last release
9 years ago
Releases, 24 months
0
Tested up to
4.9 vs 7.1
Requires PHP
not stated supported 8.2+
Releases per quarter
Releases per quarter for Meta Description
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 9 Feb 2018. Tested up to 4.9, 22 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: 3.7.

Last 90 days vs lifetime average rating for Meta Description
Last 90 daysNo reviews
Lifetime3.7
Rating distribution
5 star2
4 star0
3 star0
2 star0
1 star1

Momentum

Active installs
400+

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Facts

Version
1.0.6
Author
Luke Mlsna
Added
22 Sep 2012
Last updated
9 Feb 2018
Active installs
400+
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
4.9.35
Requires PHP
not stated
Category
not stated
Tags
seo, meta, google, search, description

Other plugins by this author: Custom Meta Widget, Super Simple Google Analytics, Remove Image Links, Last Updated Shortcode, Count Posts in a Category, Tag, or, WP-Blacklister, Literal Shortcode, Nofollow Shortcode, Commission Junction Link Shortcode, Drug Half-Life Calculator, Count Children, Too Many Shortcodes

Questions about Meta Description

Is Meta Description still maintained?

No. Last release 9 Feb 2018, over 8 years ago.

Who owns Meta Description, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded.

Was Meta Description removed from wordpress.org?

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

Is Meta Description safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record.

Is the latest Meta Description update safe to install?

No ownership change before 1.0.6. No one-star spike after it.

Data: wordpress.org Plugins API, plugins SVN and Trac, wordpress.org reviews and support forum, Wordfence Intelligence, CISA KEV, NVD.Plugin data refreshed 4 Nov 2026.Report a data issue