Simple Folio
Limited data: Simple Folio has under 1,000 active installs and less than 12 weeks of history, so we do not rate it yet.
Based on 3 of 5 areas
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 50 |
| Security | 85 |
| Support | No data |
| Reputation | No data |
Quick answers
- Is Simple Folio still maintained?
- Yes. Last release 19 Jan 2026, 2 releases in the last 24 months. 19 Jan 2026 · wordpress.org
- Who owns Simple Folio, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. Main committer PressTigers since Aug 2016. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was Simple Folio removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is Simple Folio safe?
- 3 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 1.1.2). Not on the exploited list. 27 Jan 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest Simple Folio update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 1.1.2. No one-star spike after it. 19 Jan 2026 · Release history
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
- WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 3 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.
| PressTigers | 26 Aug 2016 to 19 Jan 2026, 29 commits |
|---|
1 committer recorded. No ownership change since 2016.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 10 months ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 2
- Tested up to
- 6.8 vs 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4 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 | 1 |
| Q1 2026 | 1 |
| Q2 2026 | 0 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 19 Jan 2026. Tested up to 6.8, 3 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 5.0.
| 5 star | 3 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 0 |
| 3 star | 0 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 |
Security record
3 vulnerabilities in 24 months, all patched (latest fixed in 1.1.2).
Show 3 patched vulnerabilities
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | Simple Folio <= 1.1.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'Client name' and 'Link' Meta Fields | 6.4 | <= 1.1.1 | 1.1.2 | Patched before disclosure |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Simple Folio <= 1.1.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery | 4.3 | <= 1.1.0 | 1.1.1 | n/a |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Simple Folio <= 1.1.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 6.4 | <= 1.1.0 | 1.1.1 | n/a |
Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.
Support
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Facts
| Version | 1.1.2 |
|---|---|
| Author | PressTigers |
| Added | 26 Aug 2016 |
| Last updated | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Active installs | 30+ |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5 |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Category | not stated |
| Tags | grid, portfolio, responsive, folio management, projects listing |
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Questions
Is Simple Folio still maintained?
Yes. Last release 19 Jan 2026, 2 releases in the last 24 months.
Who owns Simple Folio, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. Main committer PressTigers since Aug 2016.
Was Simple Folio removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026.
Is Simple Folio safe?
3 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 1.1.2). Not on the exploited list.
Is the latest Simple Folio update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.1.2. No one-star spike after it.