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Simple GDPR

by Rick Hellewell · 10+ active installs · Checked 4 Nov 2026
Limited data1 Critical1 Warning

Limited data: Simple GDPR 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 GDPR
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 31 months (last release 10 Apr 2024). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.10 Apr 2025Evidence
  • WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, 6 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Quick answers

Is Simple GDPR still maintained?
No. Last release 10 Apr 2024, over 2 years ago. 10 Apr 2024 · wordpress.org
Who owns Simple GDPR, and has it changed hands?
Not enough data. Commit history is collected for plugins with 1,000+ installs or on a watchlist. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
Was Simple GDPR removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
Is Simple GDPR safe?
No known vulnerabilities on record. 4 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
Is the latest Simple GDPR update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.51. No one-star spike after it. 10 Apr 2024 · Release history

Ownership timeline

Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.

Commit history is collected for plugins with 1,000+ installs or on a watchlist.

Maintenance

Last release
3 years ago
Releases, 24 months
0
Tested up to
6.5 vs 7.1
Requires PHP
7.2 supported 8.2+
Releases per quarter
Releases per quarter for Simple GDPR
Q1 20240
Q2 20241
Q3 20240
Q4 20240
Q1 20250
Q2 20250
Q3 20250
Q4 20250
Q1 20260
Q2 20260
Q3 20260
Q4 20260

Last release 10 Apr 2024. Tested up to 6.5, 6 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.

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: 5.0.

Last 90 days vs lifetime average rating for Simple GDPR
Last 90 daysNo reviews
Lifetime5.0
Rating distribution
5 star2
4 star0
3 star0
2 star0
1 star0

Momentum

Active installs
10+

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Facts

Version
1.51
Author
Rick Hellewell
Added
3 May 2018
Last updated
10 Apr 2024
Active installs
10+
Requires WordPress
4.9.6
Tested up to
6.5.14
Requires PHP
7.2
Category
not stated
Tags
GDPR, privacy, google analytics

Other plugins by this author: Block Comment Spam Bots, Blog To HTML, AmazoLinkenator, FormSpammerTrap for Contact Form 7, Multisite Postie CRON Creator, CellarWeb Server Side Analytics, Multisite Media Display, Multisite Post Reader, CellarWeb Privacy and Security Options, Form Spammer Trap for Comments, ChatBot Blocker by CellarWeb, URL Smasher

Questions about Simple GDPR

Is Simple GDPR still maintained?

No. Last release 10 Apr 2024, over 2 years ago.

Who owns Simple GDPR, and has it changed hands?

Not enough data. Commit history is collected for plugins with 1,000+ installs or on a watchlist.

Was Simple GDPR removed from wordpress.org?

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

Is Simple GDPR safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record.

Is the latest Simple GDPR update safe to install?

No ownership change before 1.51. No one-star spike after it.

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