TinyMCE Color Picker
At risk: no release in 108 months (last release 28 Nov 2017).
Capped at 59: a Critical signal is open.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 0 |
| Security | 100 |
| Support | 70 |
| Reputation | 70 |
Quick answers
- Is TinyMCE Color Picker still maintained?
- No. Last release 28 Nov 2017, over 8 years ago. 28 Nov 2017 · wordpress.org
- Who owns TinyMCE Color Picker, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was TinyMCE Color Picker removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is TinyMCE Color Picker safe?
- 2 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 1.2). Not on the exploited list. 1 May 2014 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest TinyMCE Color Picker update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 1.3. No one-star spike after it. 1 May 2014 · Release history
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
No ownership change since 2014.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 9 years ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 0
- Tested up to
- 3.9 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 28 Nov 2017. Tested up to 3.9, 32 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 5.0.
| 5 star | 21 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 0 |
| 3 star | 0 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 |
Security record
2 vulnerabilities on record, all patched (latest fixed in 1.2).
Show 2 patched vulnerabilities
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2014 | TinyMCE Color Picker < 1.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery | 4.3 | < 1.2 | 1.2 | Patched before disclosure |
| 28 Apr 2014 | TinyMCE Color Picker <= 1.1 - Missing Authorization | 5.3 | <= 1.1 | 1.2 | 1 |
Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
Momentum
1,000+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.
| 4 May 2026 | 12 |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 24 |
| 18 May 2026 | 29 |
| 25 May 2026 | 35 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 28 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 33 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 25 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 22 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 24 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 22 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 27 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 28 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 38 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 35 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 31 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 39 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 39 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 39 |
| 7 Sep 2026 | 41 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | 50 |
| 21 Sep 2026 | 43 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | 48 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 44 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 49 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | 81 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 82 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 21 |
Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 59% above the 27-week average.
Healthier alternatives
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Facts
| Version | 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Author | iseulde |
| Added | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Last updated | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Active installs | 1,000+ |
| Requires WordPress | 3.9 |
| Tested up to | 3.9.40 |
| Requires PHP | not stated |
| Category | Design & Themes > Themes & Templates |
| Tags | tinyMCE, color picker |
Questions
Is TinyMCE Color Picker still maintained?
No. Last release 28 Nov 2017, over 8 years ago.
Who owns TinyMCE Color Picker, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded.
Was TinyMCE Color Picker removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026.
Is TinyMCE Color Picker safe?
2 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 1.2). Not on the exploited list.
Is the latest TinyMCE Color Picker update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.3. No one-star spike after it.