Shadowbox JS

Quick answers

Is Shadowbox JS still maintained?

No. Last release 28 Nov 2017, over 8 years ago. 28 Nov 2017 · wordpress.org

Who owns Shadowbox JS, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log

Was Shadowbox JS removed from wordpress.org?

No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org

Is Shadowbox JS safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record. 3 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence

Is the latest Shadowbox JS update safe to install?

No ownership change before 3.0.3.10.2. No one-star spike after it. 20 Apr 2012 · Release history

Active signals

Facts we detected, with links to the source.

• CriticalMNT-1No release in 108 months (last release 28 Nov 2017). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.28 Nov 2018Evidence
• WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 37 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.

No ownership change since 2008.

Security record

No published vulnerabilities on record for this plugin.

Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.

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