Simple Meta Tags
Avoid: vulnerability published 26 Sep 2025 still has no fix after 14 days.
Capped at 39: a vulnerability has no patch.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 0 |
| Security | 35 |
| Support | 70 |
| Reputation | 70 |
Quick answers
- Is Simple Meta Tags still maintained?
- No. Last release 14 May 2021, over 5 years ago. 14 May 2021 · wordpress.org
- Who owns Simple Meta Tags, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was Simple Meta Tags removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is Simple Meta Tags safe?
- No. 1 known vulnerability has no fix in the current version. 26 Sep 2025 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest Simple Meta Tags update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 1.5. No one-star spike after it. 14 May 2021 · Release history
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
- CriticalSEC-2Vulnerability published 26 Sep 2025 still has no fix after 14 days. Disable or replace the plugin. No fix has been released.10 Oct 2025Evidence
- CriticalMNT-1No release in 66 months (last release 14 May 2021). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.14 May 2022Evidence
- WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 5.7.21, 14 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.
| DaganLev | 6 Apr 2011 to 14 May 2021, 20 commits |
|---|
1 committer recorded. No ownership change since 2011.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 5 years ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 0
- Tested up to
- 5.7 vs 7.1
- Requires PHP
- not stated 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 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 0 |
| Q2 2026 | 0 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 14 May 2021. Tested up to 5.7, 14 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews.
| 5 star | 0 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 0 |
| 3 star | 0 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 |
Security record
1 vulnerability in 24 months, 1 with no fix in the current version.
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2025 | Simple Meta Tags <= 1.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 6.4 | <= 1.5 | No fix | n/a |
Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
Momentum
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Healthier alternatives
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Facts
| Version | 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Author | DaganLev |
| Added | 6 Apr 2011 |
| Last updated | 14 May 2021 |
| Active installs | 700+ |
| Requires WordPress | 3.1 |
| Tested up to | 5.7.21 |
| Requires PHP | not stated |
| Category | Marketing & Advertising > SEO & Search Optimization |
| Tags | seo, Hotscot, keywords, meta tags, description |
Other plugins by this author: Bulk Page Creator, Really Simple Backup
Questions
Is Simple Meta Tags still maintained?
No. Last release 14 May 2021, over 5 years ago.
Who owns Simple Meta Tags, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded.
Was Simple Meta Tags removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026.
Is Simple Meta Tags safe?
No. 1 known vulnerability has no fix in the current version.
Is the latest Simple Meta Tags update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.5. No one-star spike after it.