Exploit Scanner for Active Theme
v1.0.5by Tauno Hanni · updated 10 years ago
Detects whether your theme files have fallen victim to malicious hackers.
- Rank
- #27,402
- Up42 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.8K
- 3,813 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Exploit Scanner for Active Theme at a glance
Exploit Scanner for Active Theme is a WordPress plugin by Tauno Hanni with 20+ active installs, the #27,402 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.5 came out on Sep 6, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 6 plugins tagged “hacking”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats25 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Exploit Scanner for Active Theme |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23 · -4.2% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 24 |
Rank over time
#27,402 · down 108 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,402 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,444 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,436 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,435 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,434 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,422 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #27,446 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,318 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #27,227 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #27,294 |
Growth %
Average -0.35% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Exploit Scanner for Active Theme ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #27227 → #27435
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 8, 2016
- Last updated
- Sep 6, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Exploit Scanner for Active Theme
How many websites use Exploit Scanner for Active Theme?
Exploit Scanner for Active Theme is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,402 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Exploit Scanner for Active Theme been downloaded?
3,813 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Exploit Scanner for Active Theme last updated?
Version 1.0.5 came out on Sep 6, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Exploit Scanner for Active Theme compatible with the latest WordPress?
Exploit Scanner for Active Theme’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 Exploit Scanner for Active Theme still maintained?
Its last release was 10 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 for Active Theme have?
No one has reviewed Exploit Scanner for Active Theme on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Exploit Scanner for Active Theme?
The plugins most like Exploit Scanner for Active Theme, by the tags they share, are Exploit Scanner (8K+), Proxy Hacking Protection (10+) and WPScan (8K+). Compare all alternatives
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 23 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.8K |
| Author | Tauno Hanni |
| First released | Jul 8, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 4.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 6, 2016 |
Alternatives to Exploit Scanner for Active Theme
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.
Exploit Scanner
by Donncha O Caoimh (a11n)
Search the files and database of your WordPress install for signs that may indicate that it has fallen victim to malicious hackers.
- Rank
- #2,415
- Installs
- 8K+
- 3.2
Proxy Hacking Protection
by niyari
To prevent a reduction in the search results by the replication of illegal content.
- Rank
- #28,904
- Installs
- 10+
WPScan
by ethicalhack3r
WPScan WordPress Security Scanner - Scans your system for security vulnerabilities listed in the WPScan Vulnerability Database.
- Rank
- #2,365
- Installs
- 8K+
- 3.8

Vigilant
by Fernando Tellado
Premium WordPress Security - 100% FREE: Firewall, 2FA, Security Headers, Login and Malware Protection, File Monitor, Security Audit & more
- Rank
- #3,596
- Installs
- 4K+
- 5.0

Barcode Scanner (+Mobile App)
by Dmitry V. (CEO of "UKR Solution")
Manage and sell (POS) your inventory. It reads barcodes & finds woocommerce products/orders. Create orders right from the wp-admin.
- Rank
- #7,974
- Installs
- 700+
- 5.0

Plugin Security Scanner
by Glen Scott
This plugin alerts you if any of your plugins have security vulnerabilities. It does this by utilising the WPScan Vulnerability Database once a day.
- Rank
- #7,876
- Installs
- 700+
- 4.9
Side by side:Exploit Scanner for Active Theme vs Exploit ScannerExploit Scanner for Active Theme vs Proxy Hacking ProtectionExploit Scanner for Active Theme vs WPScan
More by Tauno Hanni
See everything by Tauno HanniOther plugins from this author in our catalog.