Is Webfinger Safe?

Webfinger — Nerq Trust Score 59.5/100 (C grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20

Webfinger is a WordPress plugin with a Nerq Trust Score of 59.5/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 30/100. Data sourced from WordPress.org metadata, WPScan vulnerability database, active installs, and update history. Last updated: 2026-03-20. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Webfinger safe?

Trust Score Breakdown — Webfinger has a Nerq Trust Score of 59.5/100 (C). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-20).

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What is Webfinger's trust score?

Webfinger has a Nerq Trust Score of 59.5/100, earning a C grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
30

What are the key security findings for Webfinger?

Webfinger's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected.

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)
⚠Popularity: 30/100 — 3 active installs

What is Webfinger and who maintains it?

Author<a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/pfefferle/">Matthias Pfefferle</a>
CategoryWordPress Plugins
SourceN/A

Webfinger Across Platforms

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Safety Guide: Webfinger

What is Webfinger?

Webfinger is a WordPress plugin — WebFinger for WordPress.

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=WebFinger

Key Safety Concerns for WordPress plugin

When evaluating any WordPress plugin, watch for: known vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility, plugin conflicts.

Measured Signals

Webfinger has a Nerq Trust Score of 60/100 (C). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Webfinger Safe?
WebFinger with a Nerq Trust Score of 59.5/100 (C). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (30/100).
What is Webfinger's trust score?
WebFinger: 59.5/100 (C). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (30/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=WebFinger
What are safer alternatives to Webfinger?
In the WordPress Plugins category, more WordPress plugins are being analyzed — check back soon. WebFinger scores 59.5/100.
Does Webfinger have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Webfinger 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 Webfinger compatible with the latest WordPress?
Webfinger has a Nerq Trust Score of 59.5/100 (C), measured 2026-03-20. Review the signal breakdown above against your own requirements.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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