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WP RSS Validator

by Andrew Norcross · 10+ active installs · Checked 4 Nov 2026
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Limited data: WP RSS Validator has under 1,000 active installs and less than 12 weeks of history, so we do not rate it yet.

59/ 100Limited data
Canary Score

Based on 3 of 5 areas

Capped at 59: a Critical signal is open.

Sub-scores for WP RSS Validator
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 172 months (last release 22 Aug 2012). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.22 Aug 2013Evidence
  • WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 37 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Quick answers

Is WP RSS Validator still maintained?
No. Last release 22 Aug 2012, over 14 years ago. 22 Aug 2012 · wordpress.org
Who owns WP RSS Validator, and has it changed hands?
Not enough data. Commit history is collected for plugins with 1,000+ installs or on a watchlist. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
Was WP RSS Validator removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
Is WP RSS Validator safe?
No known vulnerabilities on record. 4 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
Is the latest WP RSS Validator update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.1. No one-star spike after it. 22 Aug 2012 · Release history

Ownership timeline

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

Commit history is collected for plugins with 1,000+ installs or on a watchlist.

Maintenance

Last release
14 years ago
Releases, 24 months
0
Tested up to
3.4 vs 7.1
Requires PHP
not stated supported 8.2+
Releases per quarter
Releases per quarter for WP RSS Validator
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 22 Aug 2012. Tested up to 3.4, 37 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.

Rating distribution
5 star0
4 star0
3 star0
2 star0
1 star0

Momentum

Active installs
10+

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Facts

Version
1.1
Author
Andrew Norcross
Added
7 Aug 2012
Last updated
22 Aug 2012
Active installs
10+
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
3.4.2
Requires PHP
not stated
Category
not stated
Tags
rss

Other plugins by this author: YOURLS Link Creator, Comment Blacklist Manager, Remove Comment Notes, Safer Email Link, System Snapshot Report, Media Item URL, Content Update Notification, Reaktiv CSS Builder, Post Meta Manager, Airplane Mode, Control WP Core Emails, Dummy Text Shortcode

Questions about WP RSS Validator

Is WP RSS Validator still maintained?

No. Last release 22 Aug 2012, over 14 years ago.

Who owns WP RSS Validator, and has it changed hands?

Not enough data. Commit history is collected for plugins with 1,000+ installs or on a watchlist.

Was WP RSS Validator removed from wordpress.org?

No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026.

Is WP RSS Validator safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record.

Is the latest WP RSS Validator update safe to install?

No ownership change before 1.1. No one-star spike after it.

Data: wordpress.org Plugins API, plugins SVN and Trac, wordpress.org reviews and support forum, Wordfence Intelligence, CISA KEV, NVD.Plugin data refreshed 4 Nov 2026.Report a data issue