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Cleverhog Malware Scanner

v1.7.0

by cleverhog · updated 1 month ago

Totally free malware scanner with no paid features: find infected files, backdoors, hacked core files, rogue admins and outdated software.

Rank
#14,855
Down14 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 142
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
1K
1,033 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +23.1% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA ~54d

Cleverhog Malware Scanner at a glance

Cleverhog Malware Scanner is a WordPress plugin by cleverhog with 100+ active installs, the #14,855 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 23% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.7.0 came out on Sep 17, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. It leads the 8 plugins tagged “backdoor”. It was first released in 2026.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

207 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Cleverhog Malware Scanner Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.1020Oct 9Oct 12Oct 15Oct 19Oct 22Oct 25Oct 28
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DateCleverhog Malware Scanner
Oct 28, 202621
Oct 27, 202614
Oct 26, 20266
Oct 25, 202610
Oct 24, 202613
Oct 23, 202619
Oct 22, 202619
Oct 21, 20265
Oct 20, 20266
Oct 19, 20268
Oct 18, 20268
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 20267
Oct 15, 20269
Oct 14, 202617
Oct 13, 20268
Oct 12, 20269
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 202610
Oct 9, 20268

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 142 · +6.8% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.130135140Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026142
Nov 7, 2026142
Nov 5, 2026139
Nov 4, 2026140
Nov 3, 2026139
Nov 2, 2026138
Nov 1, 2026137
Oct 31, 2026138
Oct 30, 2026134
Oct 29, 2026131
Oct 28, 2026129
Oct 27, 2026133

Rank over time

#14,855 · up 858 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#15K#15.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#14,855
Nov 7, 2026#14,841
Nov 6, 2026#14,969
Nov 5, 2026#15,041
Nov 4, 2026#15,031
Nov 3, 2026#15,062
Nov 2, 2026#15,106
Nov 1, 2026#15,181
Oct 31, 2026#15,184
Oct 30, 2026#15,406
Oct 29, 2026#15,630
Oct 28, 2026#15,704
Oct 27, 2026#15,713

Growth %

Average +0.55% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+1.08%
Nov 5, 2026-0.71%
Nov 4, 2026+0.72%
Nov 3, 2026+0.72%
Nov 2, 2026+0.73%
Nov 1, 2026-0.72%
Oct 31, 2026+2.98%
Oct 30, 2026+2.29%
Oct 29, 2026+1.55%
Oct 28, 2026-3.01%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #15704 → #15041
    • Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.775%
  • v1.625%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.7.0
Requires WordPress
5.8
Tested up to
7.0.8
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
May 27, 2026
Last updated
Sep 17, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Cleverhog Malware Scanner

How many websites use Cleverhog Malware Scanner?

Cleverhog Malware Scanner is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,855 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Cleverhog Malware Scanner been downloaded?

1,033 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats

When was Cleverhog Malware Scanner last updated?

Version 1.7.0 came out on Sep 17, 2026 (1 month ago).

Is Cleverhog Malware Scanner compatible with the latest WordPress?

It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.

Is Cleverhog Malware Scanner still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Cleverhog Malware Scanner have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Cleverhog Malware Scanner?

The plugins most like Cleverhog Malware Scanner, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), NinjaScanner (40K+) and Sucuri Security (600K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

Analyze reviews

Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Cleverhog Malware Scanner
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Metric
Estimated installs≈ 142
Reported installs100+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads1K
Authorcleverhog
First releasedMay 27, 2026
Version1.7.0
Requires WP5.8
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedSep 17, 2026

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