Custom Query Blocks
Healthy: maintained, last release 9 Oct 2026, 4 releases in 24 months, no unpatched vulnerabilities.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 100 |
| Security | 90 |
| Support | 70 |
| Reputation | 70 |
Quick answers
- Is Custom Query Blocks still maintained?
- Yes. Last release 9 Oct 2026, 4 releases in the last 24 months. 9 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Who owns Custom Query Blocks, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. Main committer ronalfy since Sep 2018. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was Custom Query Blocks removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is Custom Query Blocks safe?
- 4 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 5.7.0). Not on the exploited list. 12 Oct 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest Custom Query Blocks update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 5.7.0. No one-star spike after it. 9 Oct 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 | 30 Sep 2018 to 9 Oct 2026, 141 commits |
|---|
1 committer recorded. No ownership change since 2018.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 26 days ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 4
- Tested up to
- 7.1 current
- Requires PHP
- 7.2 supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0 |
| Q3 2024 | 2 |
| Q4 2024 | 0 |
| Q1 2025 | 0 |
| Q2 2025 | 0 |
| Q3 2025 | 0 |
| Q4 2025 | 1 |
| Q1 2026 | 2 |
| Q2 2026 | 0 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 1 |
Last release 9 Oct 2026. Tested with WordPress 7.1 (current).
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 4.6.
| 5 star | 19 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 4 |
| 3 star | 1 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 1 |
Security record
2 vulnerabilities in 24 months (4 on record), all patched (latest fixed in 5.7.0).
Show 4 patched vulnerabilities
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | Custom Query Blocks <= 5.6.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 6.4 | <= 5.6.0 | 5.7.0 | Patched before disclosure |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Custom Query Blocks <= 5.5.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 6.4 | <= 5.5.0 | 5.6.0 | n/a |
| 29 Aug 2024 | Custom Query Blocks <= 5.3.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 6.4 | <= 5.3.1 | 5.4.0 | n/a |
| 22 Jul 2024 | Custom Query Blocks <= 5.2.0 - Missing Authorization via REST Routes | 5.3 | <= 5.2.0 | 5.3.0 | 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 | 5.7.0 |
|---|---|
| Author | Ronald Huereca |
| Added | 30 Sep 2018 |
| Last updated | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Active installs | 700+ |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5 |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Category | Site Structure & Navigation > Menu Management & Mega Menus |
| Tags | adopt-me, archives, map pages, category grid, post type block |
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Questions
Is Custom Query Blocks still maintained?
Yes. Last release 9 Oct 2026, 4 releases in the last 24 months.
Who owns Custom Query Blocks, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. Main committer ronalfy since Sep 2018.
Was Custom Query Blocks removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026.
Is Custom Query Blocks safe?
4 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 5.7.0). Not on the exploited list.
Is the latest Custom Query Blocks update safe to install?
No ownership change before 5.7.0. No one-star spike after it.