Is Northstar Safe?

Northstar — Nerq Trust Score 53.2/100 (C- grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20

Northstar is a WordPress plugin with a Nerq Trust Score of 53.2/100 (C-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 30/100. Data sourced from WordPress.org metadata, WPScan vulnerability database, active installs, and update history. Last updated: 2026-03-20. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Northstar safe?

Trust Score Breakdown — Northstar has a Nerq Trust Score of 53.2/100 (C-). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-20).

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What is Northstar's trust score?

Northstar has a Nerq Trust Score of 53.2/100, earning a C- grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
30

What are the key security findings for Northstar?

Northstar's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 30/100 — WordPress.org

What is Northstar and who maintains it?

Author<a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/markpraschan/">Mark Praschan</a>
CategoryWordPress Plugins
SourceN/A

Northstar Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

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Safety Guide: Northstar

What is Northstar?

Northstar is a WordPress plugin — NorthStar is a simple WordPress plugin that allows you to display a message in the admin bar. It includes a few settings that let you customize the me &hellip;.

How to Verify Safety

Check WordPress.org for support response time, tested WP version. Cross-reference with WPScan.

You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=NorthStar

Key Safety Concerns for WordPress plugin

When evaluating any WordPress plugin, watch for: known vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility, plugin conflicts.

Measured Signals

Northstar has a Nerq Trust Score of 53/100 (C-). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northstar Safe?
NorthStar with a Nerq Trust Score of 53.2/100 (C-). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (30/100).
What is Northstar's trust score?
NorthStar: 53.2/100 (C-). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (30/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=NorthStar
What are safer alternatives to Northstar?
In the WordPress Plugins category, more WordPress plugins are being analyzed — check back soon. NorthStar scores 53.2/100.
Does Northstar have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Northstar against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases. Current security score: 90/100. Run your package manager's audit command for the latest findings.
Is Northstar compatible with the latest WordPress?
Northstar has a Nerq Trust Score of 53.2/100 (C-), measured 2026-03-20. Review the signal breakdown above against your own requirements.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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