The Viking Abandoned Monitor
Scans installed plugins and classifies them as Safe / Risk / Abandoned based on last updated date.
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The Viking Abandoned Monitor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where The Viking Abandoned Monitor stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| abandoned | >100 |
| maintenance | >100 |
| monitoring | >100 |
| plugins | >100 |
| security | >100 |
About The Viking Abandoned Monitor
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
The Viking Abandoned Monitor is a lightweight, admin-only WordPress plugin that helps you identify potentially abandoned or outdated plugins on your site. It scans all installed plugins and classifies them based on their last update date from the WordPress.org plugins API.
Key Features:
- Automatic Plugin Scanning: Scans all installed plugins and checks their last update date via WordPress.org API
- Status Classification: Classifies plugins as Safe, Risk, or Abandoned based on configurable thresholds
- Dashboard Overview: Beautiful dashboard with summary cards and filterable plugin table
- Weekly Email Reports: Automatically sends weekly summary emails with top abandoned and risk plugins
- Optional Webhook Integration: Send data to external services like n8n (completely optional, disabled by default)
- WordPress.org Compliant: Fully compliant with WordPress.org guidelines, no deceptive behavior
- Lightweight: No external SDKs or bloat, uses WordPress core functions only
- Secure: Proper nonces, capability checks, and data sanitization
How It Works:
- The plugin scans all installed plugins on your site
- For each plugin, it attempts to resolve the WordPress.org slug (from PluginURI, UpdateURI, or folder name)
- It fetches plugin information from WordPress.org API (with 48-hour caching to avoid rate limits)
- Plugins are classified based on their last update date:
- Safe: Updated within the risk threshold (default: 6 months)
- Risk: Updated between risk and abandoned thresholds (default: 6-12 months)
- Abandoned: Not updated within abandoned threshold (default: 12+ months)
- Unknown: Could not be resolved or API error occurred
Privacy & Data:
- All plugin data is fetched from public WordPress.org API
- Webhook functionality is completely optional and disabled by default
- If webhook is enabled, you can choose to redact plugin details and send only summary counts
- No data is sent anywhere unless explicitly configured by the site administrator
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/the-viking-abandoned-monitordirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Navigate to ‘The Viking A.M.’ > ‘Abandoned Monitor’ in the admin menu
- Configure settings at ‘The Viking A.M.’ > ‘Settings’ if needed
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin send data to external servers?
By default, no. The plugin only fetches public data from WordPress.org API. Webhook functionality is completely optional and must be explicitly enabled and configured by the site administrator.
What happens if a plugin is not on WordPress.org?
Plugins that cannot be resolved to a WordPress.org slug will be marked as “Unknown” with a note explaining why.
How often is the plugin data updated?
Plugin data from WordPress.org API is cached for 48 hours to avoid rate limits. You can manually trigger a scan from the dashboard.
Can I customize the risk and abandoned thresholds?
Yes, you can configure both thresholds in the Settings page. Default values are 6 months for risk and 12 months for abandoned.
Who receives the weekly email?
By default, the admin email address. You can configure a comma-separated list of email addresses in the Settings page.
Is the webhook feature free?
Yes, the webhook feature is part of the free core functionality. It’s completely optional and disabled by default.
Changelog
This update adds subscription management features including a 14-day free trial, site registration, and improved access control. All WordPress.org compliance issues have been resolved.
1.0.1
- Added subscription model with Viking Core integration
- Added 14-day free trial system
- Added site registration and entitlements checking
- Updated admin menu name to “The Viking A.M.”
- Added email input field for user registration
- Improved dashboard with subscription status display
- Enhanced access control based on subscription status
- Fixed all WordPress.org Plugin Check errors and warnings
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Plugin scanning with WordPress.org API integration
- Status classification (Safe/Risk/Abandoned/Unknown)
- Dashboard with filterable table
- Weekly email reports
- Optional webhook integration
- Full WordPress.org compliance
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FAQ
The Viking Abandoned Monitor: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 22, 2026
Is The Viking Abandoned Monitor free?
Yes. The Viking Abandoned Monitor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is The Viking Abandoned Monitor safe to use in 2026?
The Viking Abandoned Monitor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use The Viking Abandoned Monitor?
The Viking Abandoned Monitor is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 372 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.
Does The Viking Abandoned Monitor work with WordPress 7.1?
The Viking Abandoned Monitor is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does The Viking Abandoned Monitor need?
The Viking Abandoned Monitor requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was The Viking Abandoned Monitor last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on January 7, 2026 (10 months ago).
Who makes The Viking Abandoned Monitor?
The Viking Abandoned Monitor is developed and maintained by Daniel van der Velden.
What are the best alternatives to The Viking Abandoned Monitor?
The most popular alternatives to The Viking Abandoned Monitor are Vendi Abandoned Plugin Check (1K+ installs), WATI Chat and Notification (600+ installs) and 11za Chat and Notification (10+ installs).
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