Cleverhog Malware Scanner
v1.7.0by 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Totally free malware scanner with no paid features: find infected files, backdoors, hacked core files, rogue admins and outdated software.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
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.
Downloads over time
Download stats207 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Cleverhog Malware Scanner |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 142 · +6.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 134 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 133 |
Rank over time
#14,855 · up 858 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily 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
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- 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
- …
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?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 142 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 1K |
| Author | cleverhog |
| First released | May 27, 2026 |
| Version | 1.7.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Sep 17, 2026 |
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