What is wpcs?

63/100
Trust Score (C+)
⚠️ Use Caution

wpcs is a packagist that PHP_CodeSniffer rules (sniffs) to enforce WordPress coding conventions. It has a Nerq Trust Score of 63/100 (C+). 2.8K GitHub stars. Published by wp-coding-standards. Last analyzed April 2026.

Why This Score

Trust & Safety Overview

63
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2.8K
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What wpcs Does

wpcs is a packagist in the packagist category. PHP_CodeSniffer rules (sniffs) to enforce WordPress coding conventions. It is published by wp-coding-standards and has no specified license. With 2.8K GitHub stars and 2.8K downloads, it has a growing community of users and contributors.

Who Should Use wpcs

wpcs is suitable for evaluation and non-critical use. Review the trust score breakdown before using in production.

Details

Authorwp-coding-standards
Categorypackagist
LicenseNot specified
Typepackagist
SourceView on GitHub
Security Score0/100
Activity Score0/100

How to Get Started

Check the trust score before installing:

curl nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=wp-coding-standards-wpcs

Setup guide · Full safety report · Production review · Is it safe?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is wpcs used for?
wpcs is a packagist tool. PHP_CodeSniffer rules (sniffs) to enforce WordPress coding conventions.
Is wpcs free?
License: Check project page. wpcs has 2.8K GitHub stars.
Is wpcs safe?
wpcs has a Nerq Trust Score of 63/100 (C+). Use with caution.
What are alternatives to wpcs?
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Last updated April 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis of public data.

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