Code Scanner
v1.0.0by Magda Sicknick · updated 7 years ago
Scans WordPress plugin, theme, and core directories for malicious code injections.
- Rank
- #43,269
- Up4,447 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.4K
- 2,352 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Code Scanner at a glance
Code Scanner is a WordPress plugin by Magda Sicknick with 10+ active installs, the #43,269 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 15, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.1.0. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “injections”. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Code Scanner |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -13.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#43,269 · down 2,347 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #43,269 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,716 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #36,767 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,060 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #46,936 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #46,912 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #39,279 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,395 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #41,812 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #40,922 |
Growth %
Average -1.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -10.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -13.33% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.1.0
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Jun 20, 2018
- Last updated
- Feb 15, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Code Scanner
How many websites use Code Scanner?
Code Scanner is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #43,269 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Code Scanner been downloaded?
2,352 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Code Scanner last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 15, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is Code Scanner compatible with the latest WordPress?
Code Scanner’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.1.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Code Scanner still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Code Scanner have?
No one has reviewed Code Scanner on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Code Scanner?
The plugins most like Code Scanner, by the tags they share, are WPCode (3M+), Code Snippets (1M+) and Sucuri Security (600K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.4K |
| Author | Magda Sicknick |
| First released | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Feb 15, 2019 |
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