VikWidgetsLoader
Healthy: maintained, last release 29 Oct 2026, 5 releases in 24 months, no unpatched vulnerabilities.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 100 |
| Security | 95 |
| Support | No data |
| Reputation | No data |
Quick answers
- Is VikWidgetsLoader still maintained?
- Yes. Last release 29 Oct 2026, 5 releases in the last 24 months. 29 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Who owns VikWidgetsLoader, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. Main committer e4jvikwp since May 2018. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was VikWidgetsLoader removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is VikWidgetsLoader safe?
- 1 known vulnerability, fixed (latest in 1.12.0). Not on the exploited list. 5 Sep 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest VikWidgetsLoader update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 1.12.3. No one-star spike after it. 29 Oct 2026 · 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.
| e4jvikwp | 2 May 2018 to 29 Oct 2026, 25 commits |
|---|
1 committer recorded. No ownership change since 2018.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 6 days ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 5
- Tested up to
- 7.1 current
- Requires PHP
- 5.4.0 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 | 1 |
| Q3 2026 | 3 |
| Q4 2026 | 1 |
Last release 29 Oct 2026. Tested with WordPress 7.1 (current).
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, patched (latest fixed in 1.12.0).
Show 1 patched vulnerability
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2026 | VikWidgetsLoader - Collection of Widgets < 1.12.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 6.4 | < 1.12.0 | 1.12.0 | Patched before disclosure |
Changelog mentions of security fixes: 1.12.0 (security, sanitize); 1.12.1 (security, sanitize); 1.12.3 (security, vulnerability, XSS, escaping).
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 | 13 |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 50 |
| 18 May 2026 | 65 |
| 25 May 2026 | 49 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 37 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 49 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 29 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 34 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 566 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 155 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 995 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 151 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 111 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 100 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 108 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 108 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 77 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 108 |
| 7 Sep 2026 | 109 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | 595 |
| 21 Sep 2026 | 166 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | 126 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 96 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 98 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | 117 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 626 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 45 |
Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 25% above the 27-week average.
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Facts
| Version | 1.12.3 |
|---|---|
| Author | e4jvikwp |
| Added | 2 May 2018 |
| Last updated | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Active installs | 1,000+ |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7 |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 |
| Requires PHP | 5.4.0 |
| Category | Design & Themes |
| Tags | vik, maps, slider, cookies, widgets |
Other plugins by this author: VikBooking Hotel Booking Engine & PMS, VikRentCar Car Rental Management System, VikRestaurants Table Reservations and Take-Away, VikRentItems Flexible Rental Management System, VikAppointments Services Booking Calendar, Vik Mail SMTP - Wizard and Logs
Questions
Is VikWidgetsLoader still maintained?
Yes. Last release 29 Oct 2026, 5 releases in the last 24 months.
Who owns VikWidgetsLoader, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. Main committer e4jvikwp since May 2018.
Was VikWidgetsLoader removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026.
Is VikWidgetsLoader safe?
1 known vulnerability, fixed (latest in 1.12.0). Not on the exploited list.
Is the latest VikWidgetsLoader update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.12.3. No one-star spike after it.