Software License Manager
Healthy: maintained, last release 17 Aug 2026, no unpatched vulnerabilities.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 100 |
| Security | 100 |
| Support | 70 |
| Reputation | 70 |
Quick answers
- Is Software License Manager still maintained?
- Yes. Last release 17 Aug 2026, 0 releases in the last 24 months. 17 Aug 2026 · wordpress.org
- Who owns Software License Manager, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. Main committer mra13 since Oct 2014. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was Software License Manager removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is Software License Manager safe?
- 4 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 4.5.1). Not on the exploited list. 13 Sep 2021 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest Software License Manager update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 4.5.8. No one-star spike after it. 20 Oct 2024 · Release history
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
No open risk signals. Signals appear here when we detect an ownership change, closure, vulnerability or decline.
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
| mra13 | 9 Oct 2014 to 17 Aug 2026, 113 commits |
|---|
1 committer recorded. No ownership change since 2014.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 3 months ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 0
- Tested up to
- 7.1 current
- Requires PHP
- 7.4.0 supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1 |
| Q3 2024 | 2 |
| Q4 2024 | 1 |
| 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 17 Aug 2026. Tested with WordPress 7.1 (current).
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 4.6.
| 5 star | 30 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 2 |
| 3 star | 0 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 3 |
Security record
4 vulnerabilities on record, all patched (latest fixed in 4.5.1).
Show 4 patched vulnerabilities
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2021 | Software License Manager <= 4.5.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery leading to Arbitrary Domain Deletion | 4.3 | < 4.5.1 | 4.5.1 | n/a |
| 31 Aug 2021 | Software License Manager <= 4.4.9 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 5.5 | <= 4.4.9 | 4.5.0 | n/a |
| 11 Aug 2021 | Software License Manager <= 4.4.7 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting | 6.1 | < 4.4.8 | 4.4.8 | n/a |
| 8 Jul 2021 | Software License Manager < 4.4.6 - Cross-Site Request Forgery | 8.8 | < 4.4.6 | 4.4.6 | n/a |
Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
Momentum
800+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.
Momentum history builds with each snapshot.
Healthier alternatives
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Facts
| Version | 4.5.8 |
|---|---|
| Author | mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ |
| Added | 9 Oct 2014 |
| Last updated | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Active installs | 800+ |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0 |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.0 |
| Category | Site Administration & Utilities > Site Migration & Cloning |
| Tags | serial, license, manager, serial key, license key |
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Questions
Is Software License Manager still maintained?
Yes. Last release 17 Aug 2026, 0 releases in the last 24 months.
Who owns Software License Manager, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. Main committer mra13 since Oct 2014.
Was Software License Manager removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026.
Is Software License Manager safe?
4 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 4.5.1). Not on the exploited list.
Is the latest Software License Manager update safe to install?
No ownership change before 4.5.8. No one-star spike after it.