Deep Malware Cleaner
v1.0.6by wordpressdirect · updated 2 months ago
Lightweight deep malware scanner for WordPress — deep scan, core integrity check, backdoor fixer, redirect hack fix, and login protection.
- Rank
- #18,041
- Down109 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 81
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.1K
- 1,107 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Deep Malware Cleaner at a glance
Deep Malware Cleaner is a WordPress plugin by wordpressdirect with 80+ active installs, the #18,041 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.6 came out on Aug 13, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 8 plugins tagged “backdoor”, it ranks #2. 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 stats158 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Deep Malware Cleaner |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 81 · +6.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 76 |
Rank over time
#18,041 · up 466 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,041 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,932 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,931 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,940 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,053 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,101 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,057 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,159 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,263 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,396 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,633 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,518 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,507 |
Growth %
Average +0.53% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.22% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.62% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.25% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +3.90% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.32% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.35% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.32% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #18518 → #17940Installs 70+ → 80+
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.6
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 12, 2026
- Last updated
- Aug 13, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Deep Malware Cleaner
How many websites use Deep Malware Cleaner?
Deep Malware Cleaner is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,041 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Deep Malware Cleaner been downloaded?
1,107 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was Deep Malware Cleaner last updated?
Version 1.0.6 came out on Aug 13, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Deep Malware Cleaner 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 Deep Malware Cleaner still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Deep Malware Cleaner have?
No one has reviewed Deep Malware Cleaner on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Deep Malware Cleaner?
The plugins most like Deep Malware Cleaner, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Defender Security (80K+) and NinjaScanner (40K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 81 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.1K |
| Author | wordpressdirect |
| First released | May 12, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.6 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
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