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Simple Copy Post Button

by John Regan · 400+ active installs · Checked 4 Nov 2026
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Limited data: Simple Copy Post Button 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 Simple Copy Post Button
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 160 months (last release 27 Aug 2013). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.27 Aug 2014Evidence
  • WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 35 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Quick answers

Is Simple Copy Post Button still maintained?
No. Last release 27 Aug 2013, over 13 years ago. 27 Aug 2013 · wordpress.org
Who owns Simple Copy Post Button, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
Was Simple Copy Post Button removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
Is Simple Copy Post Button safe?
No known vulnerabilities on record. 4 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
Is the latest Simple Copy Post Button 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 2013.

Maintenance

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

Last release 27 Aug 2013. Tested up to 3.6, 35 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. Lifetime: 4.5.

Last 90 days vs lifetime average rating for Simple Copy Post Button
Last 90 daysNo reviews
Lifetime4.5
Rating distribution
5 star7
4 star0
3 star0
2 star0
1 star1

Momentum

Active installs
400+

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Facts

Version
1.0
Author
John Regan
Added
27 Aug 2013
Last updated
27 Aug 2013
Active installs
400+
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
3.6.1
Requires PHP
not stated
Category
not stated
Tags
copy, page, post, duplicate, post type

Other plugins by this author: Simple Custom CSS Plugin

Questions about Simple Copy Post Button

Is Simple Copy Post Button still maintained?

No. Last release 27 Aug 2013, over 13 years ago.

Who owns Simple Copy Post Button, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded.

Was Simple Copy Post Button removed from wordpress.org?

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

Is Simple Copy Post Button safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record.

Is the latest Simple Copy Post Button 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