Is Headless Safe?
Headless — Nerq Trust Score 56.2/100 (C grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20
Headless is a WordPress plugin with a Nerq Trust Score of 56.2/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 15/100. Data sourced from WordPress.org metadata, WPScan vulnerability database, active installs, and update history. Last updated: 2026-03-20. Machine-readable data (JSON).
Is Headless safe?
Trust Score Breakdown — Headless has a Nerq Trust Score of 56.2/100 (C). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-20).
What is Headless's trust score?
Headless has a Nerq Trust Score of 56.2/100, earning a C grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.
What are the key security findings for Headless?
Headless's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected.
What is Headless and who maintains it?
| Author | <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/edwardbock/">EdwardBock</a> |
| Category | WordPress Plugins |
| Source | N/A |
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Safety Guide: Headless
What is Headless?
Headless is a WordPress plugin — Adds features to use WordPress as headless CMS.
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=Headless
Key Safety Concerns for WordPress plugin
When evaluating any WordPress plugin, watch for: known vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility, plugin conflicts.
Measured Signals
Headless has a Nerq Trust Score of 56/100 (C). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.
Key Takeaways
- Headless has a Trust Score of 56/100 (C).
- The score is a measured composite — it is not a suitability judgment. Evaluate the individual signals against your own requirements.
- Query the current measured values via the Nerq API.
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