Modal Dialog
Limited data: Modal Dialog 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 | 90 |
| Support | 70 |
| Reputation | 70 |
Quick answers
- Is Modal Dialog still maintained?
- Yes. Last release 15 Feb 2026, 2 releases in the last 24 months. 15 Feb 2026 · wordpress.org
- Who owns Modal Dialog, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. Main committer jackdewey since Apr 2010. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was Modal Dialog removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is Modal Dialog safe?
- 3 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 3.5.17). Not on the exploited list. 16 Feb 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest Modal Dialog update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 3.5.17. No one-star spike after it. 15 Feb 2026 · Release history
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
- WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 2 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.
| jackdewey | 8 Apr 2010 to 15 Feb 2026, 157 commits |
|---|
1 committer recorded. No ownership change since 2010.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 9 months ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 2
- Tested up to
- 6.9 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 | 1 |
| Q4 2025 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 1 |
| Q2 2026 | 0 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 15 Feb 2026. Tested up to 6.9, 2 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 4.4.
| 5 star | 11 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 3 |
| 3 star | 1 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 1 |
Security record
1 vulnerability in 24 months (3 on record), patched (latest fixed in 3.5.17).
Show 3 patched vulnerabilities
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | Modal Dialog <= 3.5.16 - Authenticated (Admin+) Remote Code Execution | 7.2 | <= 3.5.16 | 3.5.17 | Patched before disclosure |
| 21 Apr 2023 | Modal Dialog <= 3.5.14 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting | 6.1 | < 3.5.15 | 3.5.15 | n/a |
| 23 Jan 2023 | Modal Dialog <= 3.5.9 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 4.4 | <= 3.5.9 | 3.5.10 | 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 | 3.5.17 |
|---|---|
| Author | Yannick Lefebvre |
| Added | 8 Apr 2010 |
| Last updated | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Active installs | 500+ |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8 |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 |
| Requires PHP | not stated |
| Category | not stated |
| Tags | modal, Dialog, pop up, window, multiple |
Other plugins by this author: Link Library, Bug Library, Weekly Schedule, Bilingual Linker, Events Listing Widget, Community Events, Tune Library
Questions
Is Modal Dialog still maintained?
Yes. Last release 15 Feb 2026, 2 releases in the last 24 months.
Who owns Modal Dialog, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. Main committer jackdewey since Apr 2010.
Was Modal Dialog removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026.
Is Modal Dialog safe?
3 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 3.5.17). Not on the exploited list.
Is the latest Modal Dialog update safe to install?
No ownership change before 3.5.17. No one-star spike after it.