Wp-Insert
Healthy: maintained, last release 28 Oct 2026, 2 releases in 24 months, no unpatched vulnerabilities.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 100 |
| Security | 100 |
| Support | No data |
| Reputation | No data |
Quick answers
- Is Wp-Insert still maintained?
- Yes. Last release 28 Oct 2026, 2 releases in the last 24 months. 28 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Who owns Wp-Insert, and has it changed hands?
- Changed. New committer broadstreetads made a first commit on 28 Oct 2026. 28 Oct 2026 · SVN log
- Was Wp-Insert removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is Wp-Insert safe?
- 2 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 2.5.1). Not on the exploited list. 15 Feb 2023 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest Wp-Insert update safe to install?
- Caution. Ownership change before 2.7.0: new committer broadstreetads made a first commit on 28 Oct 2026. No one-star spike after it. 28 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.
| namith.jawahar | 5 May 2009 to 30 Jul 2026, 137 commits |
|---|---|
| broadstreetads | 28 Oct 2026 to 29 Oct 2026, 2 commits |
New committer broadstreetads made a first commit on 28 Oct 2026.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 7 days ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 2
- Tested up to
- 7.1 current
- Requires PHP
- 7.4 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 | 1 |
| Q4 2026 | 1 |
Last release 28 Oct 2026. Tested with WordPress 7.1 (current).
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 4.5.
| 5 star | 111 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 15 |
| 3 star | 3 |
| 2 star | 2 |
| 1 star | 11 |
Security record
2 vulnerabilities on record, all patched (latest fixed in 2.5.1).
Show 2 patched vulnerabilities
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2023 | Wp-Insert <= 2.5.0 Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross Site Scripting | 4.4 | <= 2.5.0 | 2.5.1 | Patched before disclosure |
| 27 Sep 2018 | Wp-Insert <= 2.4.2 - Arbitrary File Upload | 9.8 | <= 2.4.2 | 2.4.3 | 30 |
Changelog mentions of security fixes: 2.6.0 (security, nonce, escaping).
Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.
Support
0% of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months.
Momentum
9,000+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.
| 4 May 2026 | 69 |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 52 |
| 18 May 2026 | 70 |
| 25 May 2026 | 59 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 58 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 79 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 66 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 49 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 50 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 93 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 58 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 70 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 3,842 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 917 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 437 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 384 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 360 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 568 |
| 7 Sep 2026 | 293 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | 278 |
| 21 Sep 2026 | 286 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | 299 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 267 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 226 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | 511 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 4,308 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 168 |
Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 153% above the 27-week average.
Healthier alternatives
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No healthier plugin in the same category yet.
Facts
| Version | 2.7.0 |
|---|---|
| Author | Broadstreet |
| Added | 5 May 2009 |
| Last updated | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Active installs | 9,000+ |
| Requires WordPress | 6.3 |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Category | E-commerce & Shopping |
| Tags | ads.txt, adsense, ad rotation, Ad Management, tracking codes |
Other plugins by this author: Ad Widget for WordPress, Broadstreet, Partyline: Reader-Submitted Stories for Local News and Magazines, Front Page to Category, Ad Builder for AdRotate, Selfie
Questions
Is Wp-Insert still maintained?
Yes. Last release 28 Oct 2026, 2 releases in the last 24 months.
Who owns Wp-Insert, and has it changed hands?
Changed. New committer broadstreetads made a first commit on 28 Oct 2026.
Was Wp-Insert removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026.
Is Wp-Insert safe?
2 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 2.5.1). Not on the exploited list.
Is the latest Wp-Insert update safe to install?
Caution. Ownership change before 2.7.0: new committer broadstreetads made a first commit on 28 Oct 2026. No one-star spike after it.