WPSpeed

Quick answers

Is WPSpeed still maintained?

Yes. Last release 28 Oct 2026, 7 releases in the last 24 months. 28 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Who owns WPSpeed, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded. Main committer John Dagelmore since Sep 2022. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log

Was WPSpeed removed from wordpress.org?

No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org

Is WPSpeed safe?

1 known vulnerability, fixed (latest in 2.6.6). Not on the exploited list. 7 May 2025 · Wordfence Intelligence

Is the latest WPSpeed update safe to install?

No ownership change before 2.6.11. 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.

2 committers recorded. No ownership change since 2022.

Security record

1 vulnerability in 24 months, patched (latest fixed in 2.6.6).

Changelog mentions of security fixes: 2.6.11 (security, XSS).

Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.

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