Theme Rating: A Clear Signal for YourWordPress Theme’s Security and Freshness
Your active theme shapes your site’s look—and its securityposture. The Theme Rating turns complex checks into a simple, reliable scoreyou can act on quickly.
What the Theme Rating Measures
· A1–6 score reflecting:
· Known vulnerabilities in your active theme(Critical, High, Medium, Low)
· Whether your active theme is outdated comparedto the latest release
How We Calculate the Score
· Weanalyze your active theme for vulnerability counts by severity.
· Ifany vulnerabilities exist, your score is set by the worst severity:
· Critical → 1
· High → 2
· Medium → 3
· Low/none but risk flags present → 4
· Outdated (no CVEs, but behind latest) → 5
·If no vulnerabilities are found:
· Fully current → 6 (Secure)
In short: real vulnerabilities push the score down;staying current earns the top rating.
Score Meanings at a Glance
· 6— Secure: No theme CVEs and up to date
·5 — Outdated: No CVEs, but theme version isbehind
·4 — At Risk: Low‑severity issues present
·3 — At Risk: Medium‑severity vulnerabilitiespresent
· 2— Vulnerable: High‑severity vulnerabilities present
·1 — Critical: Critical‑severity vulnerabilitiespresent; fix immediately
Why Theme Health Matters
·Attack surface: Popular themes are frequenttargets for exploits.
· Stability:Theme updates fix bugs that impact layout, performance, and security.
·Compatibility: New WordPress and PHP versionsexpect themes to follow current standards.
How to Improve Your Theme Rating
·Patch by severity: Prioritize Critical and Highissues.
·Stay current: Update the active themeto the latest stable release.
·Remove risk: Delete unused themes to reduceexposure and maintenance overhead.
·Verify source: Only use themes from reputablevendors with active maintenance.
Real‑World Examples
· 1High vulnerability in the active theme → Score 2 (Vulnerable)
· NoCVEs, but the theme is behind latest → Score 5 (Outdated)
· NoCVEs and fully current → Score 6 (Secure)