With Fae Herald, you get a clear overview of your plugins’ status, allowing you to take action before outdated or closed plugins pose a risk to your website.
Features
Update Monitoring
Fae Herald displays when your plugins were last updated. It provides warnings for plugins that haven’t been updated in over 1 or 2 years, helping you identify potential security risks.
Closed Plugin Detection
The plugin automatically detects plugins that have been removed from WordPress.org, including the reason and removal date, so you can stay informed about any changes that might affect your site.
Smart Integration
All information is displayed directly in your plugin list, making it easy to see the status of each plugin at a glance. Automatic weekly checks are performed via WordPress cron, ensuring your plugin information is always up to date.
Customizable Settings
You have the option to hide or show different status information based on your needs, giving you full control over how you monitor your plugins.
Why Use Fae Herald?
Many WordPress sites use plugins that are no longer maintained or have been removed from WordPress.org. This can lead to serious security risks:
- Unmaintained plugins often have known vulnerabilities.
- Closed plugins may have been removed due to security issues.
- Outdated plugins can cause compatibility problems and expose your site to attacks.
Fae Herald gives you peace of mind by keeping an eye on your plugins, so you always know when action is needed.
Technical Specifications
- Requirements: WordPress 5.3+ and PHP 7.4+
- Automatic Checks: Weekly background checks (customizable via
wp-config.php). - Data Protection: No collection of personal data—only local storage of plugin information.
Installation and Customization
Fae Herald is easy to install and requires no advanced setup. You can customize the check frequency and data handling using simple constants in wp-config.php.
