What The File · Security record
Is What The File safe?
No known vulnerabilities are on record for What The File.
Checked 3 days ago against the WPVulnerability database, for version 1.6.1.
How it’s looked after
- Last release
- Feb 19, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Releases in the last year
- 1
- Tested up to
- WordPress 6.9.11 (current: 7.1)
- Active installs
- 40K+
Known vulnerabilities
None on record for What The File.
Questions about What The File’s security
Is What The File safe to use?
No known vulnerabilities are on record for What The File. That isn’t a guarantee, so keep it updated like any plugin.
Does What The File have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for What The File.
Is What The File still maintained?
Its last release was 8 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
Is What The File compatible with the latest WordPress?
What The File’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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