Hello Dolly · Security record
Is Hello Dolly safe?
No known vulnerabilities are on record for Hello Dolly.
Checked 5 days ago against the WPVulnerability database, for version 1.7.2.
How it’s looked after
- Last release
- Oct 24, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Releases in the last year
- 0
- Tested up to
- WordPress 6.9.11 (current: 7.1)
- Active installs
- 500K+
Known vulnerabilities
None on record for Hello Dolly.
Questions about Hello Dolly’s security
Is Hello Dolly safe to use?
No known vulnerabilities are on record for Hello Dolly. That isn’t a guarantee, so keep it updated like any plugin.
Does Hello Dolly have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Hello Dolly.
Is Hello Dolly 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 Hello Dolly compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hello Dolly’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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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