Notely
Watch: tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 2 major versions behind 7.1.4.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 50 |
| Security | 85 |
| Support | No data |
| Reputation | No data |
Quick answers
- Is Notely still maintained?
- Yes. Last release 4 Mar 2026, 1 release in the last 24 months. 4 Mar 2026 · wordpress.org
- Who owns Notely, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. Main committer mikeyott since Aug 2012. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was Notely removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is Notely safe?
- 1 known vulnerability, fixed (latest in 1.9.0). Not on the exploited list. 26 Sep 2025 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest Notely update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 1.9.0. No one-star spike after it. 4 Mar 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.
| mikeyott | 19 Aug 2012 to 4 Mar 2026, 31 commits |
|---|
1 committer recorded. No ownership change since 2012.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 8 months ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 1
- 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 | 1 |
| Q1 2025 | 0 |
| Q2 2025 | 0 |
| Q3 2025 | 0 |
| Q4 2025 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 1 |
| Q2 2026 | 0 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 4 Mar 2026. Tested up to 6.9, 2 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 4.8.
| 5 star | 10 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 3 |
| 3 star | 0 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 |
Security record
1 vulnerability in 24 months, patched (latest fixed in 1.9.0).
Show 1 patched vulnerability
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2025 | Notely <= 1.8.0 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 4.4 | <= 1.8.0 | 1.9.0 | 159 |
Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
Momentum
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Healthier alternatives
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No healthier plugin in the same category yet.
Facts
| Version | 1.9.0 |
|---|---|
| Author | Michael Ott |
| Added | 19 Aug 2012 |
| Last updated | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Active installs | 600+ |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0 |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 |
| Requires PHP | not stated |
| Category | Site Administration & Utilities > Site Health & Diagnostics |
| Tags | memo, notes, page notes, post notes |
Other plugins by this author: Log cleaner for Kadence Security, Open Graphite, Entry Reports for Gravity Forms
Questions
Is Notely still maintained?
Yes. Last release 4 Mar 2026, 1 release in the last 24 months.
Who owns Notely, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. Main committer mikeyott since Aug 2012.
Was Notely removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026.
Is Notely safe?
1 known vulnerability, fixed (latest in 1.9.0). Not on the exploited list.
Is the latest Notely update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.9.0. No one-star spike after it.