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Exploit Scanner

v1.5.2

by Donncha O Caoimh (a11n) · updated 9 years ago

Search the files and database of your WordPress install for signs that may indicate that it has fallen victim to malicious hackers.

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Rank
#2,415
Up4 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 8,290
8K+ reported · High
Total downloads
1.1M
1,069,758 all-time
Rating
3.2/5
40 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +64% (30d)·Toward 9K+ · ETA ~5d

Exploit Scanner at a glance

Exploit Scanner is a WordPress plugin by Donncha O Caoimh (a11n) with 8K+ active installs, the #2,415 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 24 times, 64% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.2 out of 5 from 40 reviews. Version 1.5.2 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. It leads the 25 plugins tagged “hack”. It was first released in 2008.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

620 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Exploit Scanner Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.2040Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateExploit Scanner
Nov 7, 202636
Nov 6, 202643
Nov 5, 202622
Nov 4, 202623
Nov 3, 202626
Nov 2, 202628
Nov 1, 202633
Oct 31, 202615
Oct 30, 202619
Oct 29, 202618
Oct 28, 202624
Oct 27, 202623
Oct 26, 202628
Oct 25, 202624
Oct 24, 202618
Oct 23, 202627
Oct 22, 202621
Oct 21, 202626
Oct 20, 202614
Oct 19, 202618
Oct 18, 202610
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 202613
Oct 15, 202614
Oct 14, 202613
Oct 13, 202620
Oct 12, 20269
Oct 11, 202613
Oct 10, 202613
Oct 9, 202621

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 8,293 · -0.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.8.3K8.3K8.3KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20268,293
Nov 7, 20268,291
Nov 5, 20268,301
Nov 4, 20268,297
Nov 3, 20268,289
Nov 2, 20268,289
Nov 1, 20268,289
Oct 31, 20268,312
Oct 30, 20268,338
Oct 29, 20268,342
Oct 28, 20268,348
Oct 27, 20268,349

Rank over time

#2,415 · down 16 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#2.4K#2.4K#2.4KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#2,415
Nov 7, 2026#2,419
Nov 6, 2026#2,418
Nov 5, 2026#2,415
Nov 4, 2026#2,415
Nov 3, 2026#2,413
Nov 2, 2026#2,415
Nov 1, 2026#2,415
Oct 31, 2026#2,410
Oct 30, 2026#2,405
Oct 29, 2026#2,409
Oct 28, 2026#2,409
Oct 27, 2026#2,407
Oct 16, 2026#2,399

Growth %

Average -0.06% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.02%
Nov 7, 2026-0.06%
Nov 5, 2026+0.05%
Nov 4, 2026+0.10%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-0.28%
Oct 31, 2026-0.31%
Oct 30, 2026-0.05%
Oct 29, 2026-0.07%
Oct 28, 2026-0.01%

Active installs band

8K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.8KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20268K+
Nov 7, 20268K+
Nov 6, 20268K+
Nov 5, 20268K+
Nov 4, 20268K+
Nov 3, 20268K+
Nov 2, 20268K+
Nov 1, 20268K+
Oct 31, 20268K+
Oct 30, 20268K+
Oct 29, 20268K+
Oct 28, 20268K+
Oct 27, 20268K+
Oct 16, 20268K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #2409 → #2415Downloads +33.3%
    • Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39

Versions in use

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

  • v1.586%
  • v1.36.8%
  • v1.46.0%
  • Other0.7%

Rating trend

3.2★★★★★40 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.5.2
Requires WordPress
3.3
Tested up to
4.7.39
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jun 26, 2008
Last updated
Nov 28, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Exploit Scanner

How many websites use Exploit Scanner?

Exploit Scanner is active on 8K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,415 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Exploit Scanner been downloaded?

1,069,758 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 24 times. See download stats

When was Exploit Scanner last updated?

Version 1.5.2 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release

Is Exploit Scanner compatible with the latest WordPress?

Exploit Scanner’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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.

Does Exploit Scanner have known security vulnerabilities?

Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 1.5.2, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record

Is Exploit Scanner still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Exploit Scanner have?

3.2 out of 5 from 40 reviews on WordPress.org. 45% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Exploit Scanner?

The plugins most like Exploit Scanner, by the tags they share, are Sucuri Security (600K+), Defender Security (80K+) and Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal (40K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

3.2

★★★★★

40 reviews

  • 5 stars: 18 reviews, 45%
  • 4 stars: 4 reviews, 10%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
  • 2 stars: 3 reviews, 8%
  • 1 stars: 14 reviews, 35%
Positive
55%4–5★
Mixed
3%3★
Critical
43%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.3.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.

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Exploit Scanner
Estimated installs≈ 8,290
Reported installs8K+
Rating3.2
Reviews40
Total downloads1.1M
AuthorDonncha O Caoimh (a11n)
First releasedJun 26, 2008
Version1.5.2
Requires WP3.3
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 28, 2017

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