Is Version Safe?

Version — Nerq Trust Score 80.5/100 (B+ grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is considered safe to use. Last updated: 2026-04-02.

Yes, Version is safe to use. Version is a PHP package with a Nerq Trust Score of 80.5/100 (B+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is recommended for production use. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 100/100. Data sourced from packagist.org, GitHub, and NVD. Last updated: 2026-04-02. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Version safe?

YES — Version has a Nerq Trust Score of 80.5/100 (B+). 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.

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What is Version's trust score?

Version has a Nerq Trust Score of 80.5/100, earning a B+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
100

What are the key security findings for Version?

Version's strongest signal is popularity at 100/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It meets the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 100/100 — 6,604 stars on packagist

What is Version and who maintains it?

Authorsebastian
Categorypackagist
Stars6,604
SourceN/A

Version Across Platforms

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Safety Guide: Version

What is Version?

Version is a PHP package — Library that helps with managing the version number of Git-hosted PHP projects.

How to Verify Safety

Run composer audit. Check packagist.org.

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

Key Safety Concerns for PHP packages

When evaluating any PHP package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility.

Trust Assessment

Version has a Nerq Trust Score of 80/100 (B+) and meets Nerq trust threshold. This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Detailed Score Analysis

DimensionScore
Security90/100
Privacy80/100
Reliability90/100
Transparency50/100
Maintenance60/100

Based on 5 dimensions. Data from packagist.org, GitHub, and NVD.

What data does Version collect?

Version is a PHP package maintained by sebastian. It receives approximately 862,184,795 weekly downloads.

As a development package, Version does not directly collect end-user personal data. However, applications built with it may collect data depending on implementation. Privacy score: 80/100.

Review the package's dependencies for potential supply chain risks. Run your package manager's audit command regularly.

Full analysis: Version Privacy Report · Privacy review

Is Version secure?

Security score: 90/100. This meets the recommended security threshold for production use.

Nerq monitors this entity against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases for ongoing security assessment.

Full analysis: Version Security Report

Version Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

aiorcon (pypi, 56/100)RetroVibes.mission-blue (vscode, 53/100)Screen Shader - Eye Care Mode (firefox, 50/100)Android SDK Search (firefox, 50/100)

How we calculated this score

Version's trust score of 80.5/100 (B+) is computed from packagist.org, GitHub, and NVD. The score reflects 5 independent dimensions: security (90/100), privacy (80/100), reliability (90/100), transparency (50/100), maintenance (60/100). Each dimension is weighted equally to produce the composite trust score.

Nerq analyzes over 7.5 million entities across 26 registries using the same methodology, enabling direct cross-entity comparison. Scores are updated continuously as new data becomes available.

This page was last reviewed on April 02, 2026. Data version: 1.0.

Full methodology documentation · Machine-readable data (JSON API)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Version safe to use?
Yes, it is safe to use. sebastian/version has a Nerq Trust Score of 80.5/100 (B+). Strongest signal: popularity (100/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (100/100).
What is Version's trust score?
sebastian/version: 80.5/100 (B+). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (100/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=sebastian/version
What are safer alternatives to Version?
In the packagist category, more PHP packages are being analyzed — check back soon. sebastian/version scores 80.5/100.
Does Version have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Version 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 Version?
Version has a trust score of 80.5/100 (B+). 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.

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