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Simply Show IDs

by Matt Martz · 2,000+ active installs · Checked 3 Nov 2026
At risk1 Critical1 Warning

At risk: no release in 108 months (last release 28 Nov 2017).

59/ 100At risk
Canary Score

Based on 3 of 5 areas

Capped at 59: a Critical signal is open.

Sub-scores for Simply Show IDs
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 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 3.0.5, 41 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Quick answers

Is Simply Show IDs still maintained?
No. Last release 28 Nov 2017, over 8 years ago. 28 Nov 2017 · wordpress.org
Who owns Simply Show IDs, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log
Was Simply Show IDs removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
Is Simply Show IDs safe?
No known vulnerabilities on record. 3 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
Is the latest Simply Show IDs update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.3.3. No one-star spike after it. 26 Jun 2010 · Release history

Ownership timeline

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

No ownership changes recorded since 2009.

Maintenance

Last release
9 years ago
Releases, 24 months
0
Tested up to
3.0 vs 7.1
Requires PHP
not stated supported 8.2+
Releases per quarter
Releases per quarter for Simply Show IDs
Q1 20240
Q2 20240
Q3 20240
Q4 20240
Q1 20250
Q2 20250
Q3 20250
Q4 20250
Q1 20260
Q2 20260
Q3 20260
Q4 20260

Last release 28 Nov 2017. Tested up to 3.0, 41 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 Simply Show IDs
Last 90 daysNo reviews
Lifetime5.0
Rating distribution
5 star6
4 star0
3 star0
2 star0
1 star0

Momentum

Active installs
2,000+
Downloads, last full week
341
Weekly downloads, last 26 complete weeks
Weekly downloads for Simply Show IDs
4 May 202624
11 May 2026303
18 May 202677
25 May 202672
1 Jun 202638
8 Jun 202647
15 Jun 202640
22 Jun 2026117
29 Jun 202658
6 Jul 202667
13 Jul 202679
20 Jul 2026103
27 Jul 2026191
3 Aug 2026182
10 Aug 2026132
17 Aug 2026137
24 Aug 202695
31 Aug 2026179
7 Sep 2026314
14 Sep 2026326
21 Sep 2026128
28 Sep 202682
5 Oct 2026148
12 Oct 202687
19 Oct 2026122
26 Oct 2026341

Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 30% above the 26-week average.

Healthier alternatives

Same job, rated Healthy, higher Canary Score. Never sponsored.

Reveal IDsScore 95 · 40,000+

Facts

Version
1.3.3
Author
Matt Martz
Added
3 Feb 2009
Last updated
28 Nov 2017
Active installs
2,000+
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
3.0.5
Requires PHP
not stated
Category
Site Administration & Utilities > URL Redirects & 301 Management
Tags
id, ids, show, simply, simply-show-ids

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Questions about Simply Show IDs

Is Simply Show IDs still maintained?

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

Who owns Simply Show IDs, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded.

Was Simply Show IDs removed from wordpress.org?

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

Is Simply Show IDs safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record.

Is the latest Simply Show IDs update safe to install?

No ownership change before 1.3.3. No one-star spike after it.

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