Is A2 Optimized WP safe?

No known vulnerability affects the current version (3.0.13). 1 issue was found in earlier versions and fixed, the latest disclosed on Feb 6, 2023.

Checked 5 days ago against the WPVulnerability database, for version 3.0.13.

How it’s looked after

Last release: Feb 10, 2025 (1 year ago)
Releases in the last year: 0
Tested up to: WordPress 6.7.11 (current: 7.1)
Active installs: 60K+

1 known vulnerability

1 medium

None affects the current version.

Every known vulnerability in A2 Optimized WP

Newest first, with any that affect the current version at the top.

medium
Cross Site Request Forgery
Fixed in 3.0.5 · CVE-2023-23711 · Feb 6, 2023 · Wordfence

Questions about A2 Optimized WP’s security

Is A2 Optimized WP safe to use?

No known vulnerability affects its current version. Earlier versions had issues that are now fixed, so keep A2 Optimized WP updated: most attacks target sites that haven’t updated.

Does A2 Optimized WP have known security vulnerabilities?

None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep A2 Optimized WP up to date.

Is A2 Optimized WP still maintained?

Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

Is A2 Optimized WP compatible with the latest WordPress?

A2 Optimized WP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

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Vulnerability data from WPVulnerability (CC0), which gathers records from CVE, Wordfence, Patchstack and WPScan. A clean record isn’t a guarantee: keep every plugin updated.