Google Language Translator not in the Wordpress plugin repository - wordpress

I am using Google Language Translator on my wordpress website. I noticed that there is a new version since a few days ago.
But the plugin is no longer in the Wordpress plugin repository.
Why is this? Does it mean it has security problems?
Should I take it off?
(creator of plugin: http://studio88design.com/wordpress-plugins/google-language-translator/)

After release of version 5.0.11, the author (that's me) had his Wordpress.org account hacked, which prompted Wordpress.org to de-list the plugin temporarily. However, Wordpress and the developer worked out the issues and the plugin has been relisted.
Most current version is 5.0.22 at time of this answer.
https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-language-translator/

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Recently I have Wordpress version to 4.9.4 and my existing website was running on 4.7.4.
My Query is Display Posts Shortcode plug-in is compatible up to 4.8.4. If I update to WordPress version 4.9.4 does it create any issues.?
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It would be better to wait for the new version of the plugin that is compatible with the new version of the WordPress.
You can also check the Github Documentation of that plugin if it is available on Github or raise a ticket on their website.
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That said, the best practice is to install the new version of anything (WordPress core, plugins, themes) on a test version of your site before installing on your live site.
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Most plugins are compatible with later WP versions than "tested to" indicates. Plugin authors (including me) do not spend time modifying the "tested to WP version" whenever a new version of WP is released; but only update this detail when they make changes to the code.
Normally the best place for an answer should be at the the plugin's support forum but as the author failed to reply to a query about compatibility with 4.9.1 you'll probably get no help there.
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http://fishpig.co.uk/wordpress-integration-pinterest-rss-widget.html
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