Is Hono Safe?

Hono — Nerq Trust Score 69.5/100 (B- grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-04-12.

Use Hono with some caution. Hono is a npm package with a Nerq Trust Score of 69.5/100 (B-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 0/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-04-12. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Hono safe?

CAUTION — Hono has a Nerq Trust Score of 69.5/100 (B-). It has moderate trust signals but shows some areas of concern that warrant attention. Suitable for development use — review security and maintenance signals before production deployment.

Security Analysis → Hono Privacy Report →

What is Hono's trust score?

Hono has a Nerq Trust Score of 69.5/100, earning a B- grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
0

What are the key security findings for Hono?

Hono's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 0/100 — community adoption

What is Hono and who maintains it?

Authoryusukebe
Categorynpm Packages
SourceN/A

Hono Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

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53/100 · crates
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46/100 · go

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Safety Guide: Hono

What is Hono?

Hono is a Node.js package — Web framework built on Web Standards.

How to Verify Safety

Run npm audit to check for vulnerabilities. Review the package's GitHub repository for recent commits.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js package

When evaluating any Node.js package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious packages, typosquatting.

Trust Assessment

Hono has a Nerq Trust Score of 70/100 (B-) and has not yet reached Nerq trust threshold (70+). This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hono Safe?
Use with some caution. hono with a Nerq Trust Score of 69.5/100 (B-). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (0/100).
What is Hono's trust score?
hono: 69.5/100 (B-). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (0/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=hono
What are safer alternatives to Hono?
In the npm Packages category, more Node.js packages are being analyzed — check back soon. hono scores 69.5/100.
Does Hono have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Hono 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 Hono actively maintained?
Hono maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated assessments based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements or guarantees. Always conduct your own due diligence.

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