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NewCarNet News Widget

by eagerterrier · 10+ active installs · Checked 4 Nov 2026
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Limited data: NewCarNet News Widget 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 NewCarNet News Widget
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 185 months (last release 4 Aug 2011). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Aug 2012Evidence
  • WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 39 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Quick answers

Is NewCarNet News Widget still maintained?
No. Last release 4 Aug 2011, over 15 years ago. 4 Aug 2011 · wordpress.org
Who owns NewCarNet News Widget, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
Was NewCarNet News Widget removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
Is NewCarNet News Widget safe?
No known vulnerabilities on record. 4 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
Is the latest NewCarNet News Widget update safe to install?
Not enough data. No release date on record for the current version. Release history

Ownership timeline

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

No ownership changes recorded since 2011.

Maintenance

Last release
15 years ago
Releases, 24 months
0
Tested up to
3.2 vs 7.1
Requires PHP
not stated supported 8.2+

Last release 4 Aug 2011. Tested up to 3.2, 39 major versions behind WordPress 7.1. Release history builds as we see new versions.

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.

Rating distribution
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1 star0

Momentum

Active installs
10+

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Facts

Version
1.0
Author
eagerterrier
Added
3 Aug 2011
Last updated
4 Aug 2011
Active installs
10+
Requires WordPress
2.8
Tested up to
3.2.1
Requires PHP
not stated
Category
not stated
Tags
AC, Abarth, car news, newcarnet, new car net

Other plugins by this author: MimeTypes Link Icons

Questions about NewCarNet News Widget

Is NewCarNet News Widget still maintained?

No. Last release 4 Aug 2011, over 15 years ago.

Who owns NewCarNet News Widget, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded.

Was NewCarNet News Widget removed from wordpress.org?

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

Is NewCarNet News Widget safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record.

Is the latest NewCarNet News Widget update safe to install?

Not enough data. No release date on record for the current version.

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