PHP Compatibility Checker
Healthy: tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 7 major versions behind 7.1.4.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 70 |
| Security | 100 |
| Support | 70 |
| Reputation | 70 |
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
- WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 7 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.
| wpengine | 29 Jun 2016 to 20 Jul 2026, 63 commits |
|---|---|
| octalmage | 24 Jul 2018 to 10 Apr 2020, 7 commits |
| stevenkword | 30 Jul 2019 to 30 Jul 2019, 2 commits |
| antpb | 14 Dec 2023 to 14 Dec 2023, 1 commits |
4 committers recorded. No ownership changes recorded since 3 Nov 2026.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 4 months ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 0
- Tested up to
- 6.4 vs 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 5.6 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 | 0 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 20 Jul 2026. Tested up to 6.4, 7 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
Security record
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2023 | PHP Compatibility Checker <= 1.5.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery | 4.3 | <= 1.5.2 | 1.6.0 | 0 |
Source: Wordfence Intelligence.
Reputation
| Q1 2025 | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | 5.0 |
| Q1 2026 | 1.0 |
Average rating stayed at 1.0 between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026.
| 5 star | 46 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 6 |
| 3 star | 2 |
| 2 star | 11 |
| 1 star | 66 |
- Con WP5.1 y PHP7.4, falla · 1 star · 21 Jan 2026
- Ironically not compatible with the latest PHP · 1 star · 6 Feb 2025
- Rubish, get it offline · 1 star · 27 Oct 2023
Momentum
200,000+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.
| 4 May 2026 | 917 |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 2,060 |
| 18 May 2026 | 1,971 |
| 25 May 2026 | 1,965 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 1,958 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 1,820 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 1,587 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 1,514 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 1,495 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 1,475 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 1,536 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 1,990 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 1,771 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 1,852 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 1,674 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 1,690 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 1,662 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 1,922 |
| 7 Sep 2026 | 1,639 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | 1,760 |
| 21 Sep 2026 | 1,822 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | 1,732 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 2,667 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 2,060 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | 11,860 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 4,165 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 490 |
Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 112% above the 27-week average.
Healthier alternatives
Same category, higher Canary Score. Never sponsored.
Facts
| Version | 1.6.3 |
|---|---|
| Author | WP Engine |
| Added | 29 Jun 2016 |
| Last updated | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Active installs | 200,000+ |
| Requires WordPress | 5.6 |
| Tested up to | 6.4.14 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Category | Developer Tools & Customization > Code Snippets & Custom Code |
| Tags | php, php 7, php 8, compat, version |
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Questions
Is PHP Compatibility Checker still maintained?
PHP Compatibility Checker was last updated on 20 Jul 2026. Its Canary status is Healthy.
Is PHP Compatibility Checker safe?
PHP Compatibility Checker has no open unpatched vulnerabilities on record. 0 vulnerabilities were published in the last 24 months. Its Canary status is Healthy.
Who owns PHP Compatibility Checker?
The wordpress.org author is WP Engine. Recent committers: wpengine, antpb, octalmage, stevenkword, plugin-master. We have recorded no ownership change.
What can I use instead of PHP Compatibility Checker?
Plugins in the same category with a higher Canary Score: MCP Adapter, WP-SCSS, Show Pages IDs, WP Reset, Query Monitor.