Is Hootkit Safe?
Hootkit — Nerq Trust Score 61.0/100 (C+ grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22
Hootkit is a WordPress plugin with a Nerq Trust Score of 61.0/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 75/100. Data sourced from WordPress.org metadata, WPScan vulnerability database, active installs, and update history. Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).
Is Hootkit safe?
Trust Score Breakdown — Hootkit has a Nerq Trust Score of 61.0/100 (C+). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-22).
What is Hootkit's trust score?
Hootkit has a Nerq Trust Score of 61.0/100, 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 Hootkit?
Hootkit's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected.
What is Hootkit and who maintains it?
| Author | wpHoot |
| Category | WordPress Plugins |
| Source | N/A |
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Safety Guide: Hootkit
What is Hootkit?
Hootkit is a WordPress plugin — HootKit is a great companion plugin for WordPress themes by wpHoot..
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=HootKit
Key Safety Concerns for WordPress plugin
When evaluating any WordPress plugin, watch for: known vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility, plugin conflicts.
Measured Signals
Hootkit has a Nerq Trust Score of 61/100 (C+). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.
Key Takeaways
- Hootkit has a Trust Score of 61/100 (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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