Is Squidge Safe?
Squidge — Nerq Trust Score 51.0/100 (C- grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20
Squidge is a WordPress plugin with a Nerq Trust Score of 51.0/100 (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 Squidge safe?
Trust Score Breakdown — Squidge has a Nerq Trust Score of 51.0/100 (C-). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-20).
What is Squidge's trust score?
Squidge has a Nerq Trust Score of 51.0/100, 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 Squidge?
Squidge's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected.
What is Squidge and who maintains it?
| Author | <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/ainsleyclark/">Ainsley Clark</a> |
| Category | WordPress Plugins |
| Source | N/A |
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Safety Guide: Squidge
What is Squidge?
Squidge is a WordPress plugin — Squidge is a FREE WordpPress Plugin built for developers in mind compressing and convert images using jpegoptim, optipng, cwebp, and libavif..
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=Squidge
Key Safety Concerns for WordPress plugin
When evaluating any WordPress plugin, watch for: known vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility, plugin conflicts.
Measured Signals
Squidge has a Nerq Trust Score of 51/100 (C-). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.
Key Takeaways
- Squidge has a Trust Score of 51/100 (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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