# Nonce Failure Explainer — Diagnose "Are You Sure You Want To Do This?"

> Nonce Failure Explainer has <10 active installs and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Nonce Failure Explainer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Explains "Are you sure you want to do this?" and "Security check failed" errors: finds the failed nonce check and names the likely cause.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 241
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (-26.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Syed Shahzaib Hassan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shahzaibhassan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/nonce-failure-explainer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax/) | >100 | 337 |
| [debugging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debugging/) | #71 | 104 |
| [nonce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nonce/) | #2 | 2 |
| [security check failed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security-check-failed/) | #1 | 1 |
| [troubleshooting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/troubleshooting/) | #43 | 63 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax | >100 | 8,546 |
| debugging | >100 | 1,655 |
| nonce | #84 | 6,756 |
| security check failed | >100 | 2,708 |
| troubleshooting | >100 | 1,928 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [zipaddr-jp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipaddr-jp/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 2, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [SearchWP Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-live-ajax-search/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Aug 8, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Polls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-polls/) | 40K+ | 4.2/5 (136) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (178) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [WPC AJAX Add to Cart for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-ajax-add-to-cart/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Sep 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-cart-autoupdate-for-woocommerce/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (214) | Mar 30, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Relevanssi Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevanssi-live-ajax-search/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 12, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Enable CORS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-cors/) | 6K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 15, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 9 | [Load More Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-load-more-anything/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (73) | Nov 19, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 18, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nonce Failure Explainer free?
Yes. Nonce Failure Explainer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Nonce Failure Explainer safe to use in 2026?
Nonce Failure Explainer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Nonce Failure Explainer?
Nonce Failure Explainer is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 241 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Nonce Failure Explainer work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Nonce Failure Explainer up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does Nonce Failure Explainer need?
Nonce Failure Explainer requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Nonce Failure Explainer last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on August 21, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Nonce Failure Explainer?
Nonce Failure Explainer is developed and maintained by Syed Shahzaib Hassan.

### What are the best alternatives to Nonce Failure Explainer?
The most popular alternatives to Nonce Failure Explainer are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nonce-failure-explainer/ · Generated 2026-10-21 10:04 UTC by PageForge