Is Wordpress Safe? Trust Analysis 2026

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Is Wordpress Safe?

Wordpress — Nerq Trust Score 63.2/100 (C+ grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-04-03.

Use Wordpress with some caution. Wordpress is a PHP package with a Nerq Trust Score of 63.2/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 100/100. Data sourced from packagist.org, GitHub, and NVD. Last updated: 2026-04-03. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Wordpress safe?

CAUTION — Wordpress has a Nerq Trust Score of 63.2/100 (C+). 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.

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What is Wordpress's trust score?

Wordpress has a Nerq Trust Score of 63.2/100, earning a C+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security

90

Popularity

100

What are the key security findings for Wordpress?

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

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)

⚠Popularity: 100/100 — 201 stars on packagist

What is Wordpress and who maintains it?

Author	roots
Category	packagist
Stars	201
Source	N/A

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Safety Guide: Wordpress

What is Wordpress?

Wordpress is a PHP package — WordPress is open source software you can use to create a beautiful website, blog, or app..

How to Verify Safety

Run composer audit. Check packagist.org.

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

Key Safety Concerns for PHP packages

When evaluating any PHP package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility.

Trust Assessment

Wordpress has a Nerq Trust Score of 63/100 (C+) 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

Wordpress has a Trust Score of 63/100 (C+).
Review carefully before use — below trust threshold.
Always verify independently using the Nerq API.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wordpress safe to use?

Use with some caution. roots/wordpress has a Nerq Trust Score of 63.2/100 (C+). Strongest signal: popularity (100/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (100/100).

What is Wordpress's trust score?

roots/wordpress: 63.2/100 (C+). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (100/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=roots/wordpress

What are safer alternatives to Wordpress?

In the packagist category, more PHP packages are being analyzed — check back soon. roots/wordpress scores 63.2/100.

Does Wordpress have known vulnerabilities?

Nerq checks Wordpress 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.

How actively maintained is Wordpress?

Wordpress has a trust score of 63.2/100 (C+). Below Nerq Verified threshold — conduct additional review.

API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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