Is Plotly Safe? Trust Analysis 2026

Nerq Trust Intelligence

Is Plotly Safe?

Plotly is a Python package with a Nerq Trust Score of 80.8/100 (A-). It is recommended for production use. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 100/100. Data sourced from PyPI registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Plotly safe?

YES — Plotly has a Nerq Trust Score of 80.8/100 (A-). It meets Nerq's trust threshold with strong signals across security, maintenance, and community adoption. Recommended for production use — review the full report below for specific considerations.

Trust Score Breakdown

Security

90

Popularity

100

Key Findings

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)

⚠Popularity: 100/100 — community adoption

Details

Author	Unknown
Category	pypi
Source	N/A

Safety Guide: Plotly

What is Plotly?

Plotly is a Python package — An open-source interactive data visualization library for Python.

How to Verify Safety

Run pip audit or safety check. Review on PyPI for download stats.

You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=plotly

Key Safety Concerns for Python packages

When evaluating any Python package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious uploads, maintenance status.

Trust Assessment

Plotly has a Nerq Trust Score of 81/100 (A-) and meets Nerq trust threshold. This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Plotly has a Trust Score of 81/100 (A-).
Recommended for use — passes trust threshold.
Always verify independently using the Nerq API.

Detailed Score Analysis

Dimension	Score
Security	90/100
Privacy	80/100
Popularity	100/100
Maintenance	60/100
Transparency	85/100

Based on 5 dimensions. Data from PyPI registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard.

What data does Plotly collect?

Plotly is a Python package maintained by Unknown. 13,779,025 weekly downloads. License: MIT License Copyright (c) 2016-2024 Plotly Technologies Inc. Permi. As a development package, it does not directly collect end-user data. Privacy score: 80/100.

Full analysis: Plotly Privacy Report · Privacy review

Is Plotly secure?

Full analysis: Plotly Security Report

How we calculated this score

Plotly's trust score of 80.8/100 is computed from PyPI registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. The score reflects 5 dimensions: security, privacy, popularity, maintenance, transparency. Scores update as new data becomes available. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.

Nerq methodology · Raw data (JSON)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plotly safe to use?

plotly has a Nerq Trust Score of 80.8/100 (A-). Strongest signal: popularity (100/100). Nerq Verified — meets the 70+ trust threshold. Score based on security (90/100), popularity (100/100).

What is Plotly's trust score?

plotly: 80.8/100 (A-). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (100/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=plotly

What are safer alternatives to Plotly?

In the pypi category, more Python packages are being analyzed — check back soon. plotly scores 80.8/100.

Does Plotly have known vulnerabilities?

Nerq checks Plotly against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases. Current security score: 90/100. Run your package manager's audit command for the latest findings.

How actively maintained is Plotly?

Plotly has a trust score of 80.8/100 (A-). Meets Nerq Verified threshold.

API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated assessments based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements or guarantees. Always conduct your own due diligence.