Metronet Tag Manager
Healthy: maintained, last release 25 Apr 2026, 1 release in 24 months, no unpatched vulnerabilities.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 65 |
| Security | 100 |
| Support | 70 |
| Reputation | 70 |
Quick answers
- Is Metronet Tag Manager still maintained?
- Yes. Last release 25 Apr 2026, 1 release in the last 24 months. 25 Apr 2026 · wordpress.org
- Who owns Metronet Tag Manager, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. Main committer leonhitchens since Sep 2022. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was Metronet Tag Manager removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is Metronet Tag Manager safe?
- 1 known vulnerability, fixed (latest in 1.2.9). Not on the exploited list. 15 May 2018 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest Metronet Tag Manager update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 1.6.0. No one-star spike after it. 25 Apr 2026 · Release history
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
No open risk signals. Signals appear here when we detect an ownership change, closure, vulnerability or decline.
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
| ronalfy | 24 Jul 2013 to 22 May 2022, 68 commits |
|---|---|
| leonhitchens | 16 Sep 2022 to 25 Apr 2026, 28 commits |
| chriskmaddin | 7 Dec 2022 to 7 Dec 2022, 4 commits |
| icemancast | 24 Jul 2023 to 24 Jul 2023, 1 commits |
4 committers recorded. No ownership change since 2013.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 6 months ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 1
- Tested up to
- 7.0 vs 7.1
- Requires PHP
- not stated supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0 |
| Q3 2024 | 0 |
| Q4 2024 | 0 |
| Q1 2025 | 0 |
| Q2 2025 | 0 |
| Q3 2025 | 0 |
| Q4 2025 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 0 |
| Q2 2026 | 1 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 25 Apr 2026. Tested up to 7.0, 1 major version behind WordPress 7.1.
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 4.8.
| 5 star | 7 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 0 |
| 3 star | 1 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 |
Security record
1 vulnerability on record, patched (latest fixed in 1.2.9).
Show 1 patched vulnerability
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2018 | Metronet Tag Manager < 1.2.9 - Cross-Site Request Forgery | 8.8 | < 1.2.9 | 1.2.9 | Patched before disclosure |
Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
Momentum
20,000+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.
| 4 May 2026 | 515 |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 853 |
| 18 May 2026 | 1,455 |
| 25 May 2026 | 715 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 573 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 589 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 545 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 478 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 445 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 467 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 414 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 488 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 461 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 465 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 421 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 433 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 439 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 421 |
| 7 Sep 2026 | 416 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | 432 |
| 21 Sep 2026 | 466 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | 421 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 492 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 429 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | 584 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 504 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 74 |
Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 23% below the 27-week average.
Healthier alternatives
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Facts
| Version | 1.6.0 |
|---|---|
| Author | Leon Hitchens |
| Added | 24 Jul 2013 |
| Last updated | 25 Apr 2026 |
| Active installs | 20,000+ |
| Requires WordPress | 4.2 |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 |
| Requires PHP | not stated |
| Category | Communication & Messaging > SMTP & Email Delivery Services |
| Tags | google, tag manager, google tag manager |
Questions
Is Metronet Tag Manager still maintained?
Yes. Last release 25 Apr 2026, 1 release in the last 24 months.
Who owns Metronet Tag Manager, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. Main committer leonhitchens since Sep 2022.
Was Metronet Tag Manager removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026.
Is Metronet Tag Manager safe?
1 known vulnerability, fixed (latest in 1.2.9). Not on the exploited list.
Is the latest Metronet Tag Manager update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.6.0. No one-star spike after it.