Is background_fetch safe to use?

background_fetch has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (1.6.2). DepScope rates its health at 77/100 (moderate risk).

What is the latest version of background_fetch?

The latest version of background_fetch is 1.6.2, released 2026-04-20.

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of background_fetch.

No, background_fetch is actively maintained. Latest release: 1.6.2 (2026-04-20).

DepScope has no curated alternatives for background_fetch at this time.

background_fetch is licensed under MIT.

pubv1.6.2

Periodic callbacks in the background for both iOS and Android. Includes Android Headless implementation.

License MITpermissive57 versions1 maintainers1 deps18,364 weekly dl

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Health

safe to use

[email protected] is safe to use (health: 77/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

25/25

maintenance

10/20

popularity

25/25

security

15/15

maturity

2/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

Dependencies (1)

API access

Get this data programmatically — free, no authentication.

curl https://depscope.dev/api/check/pub/background_fetch

Last updated · 2026-04-20T16:03:31.613130Z