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The 12 WordPress plugins most like Nova Scan Lite, by the tags they share, the most in common first. Installs, ratings and updates come from WordPress.org and refresh every night.

Nova Scan Lite

Fewer than 10 installs · #61,802 most popular

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Defender Security
Shares 2 of Nova Scan Lite's 5 tags.
Most installed
Wordfence Security
5M+ active installs.
Best rated
Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall
4.9 out of 5 from 784 reviews.
Most recently updated
Quttera ThreatSign
Updated on Nov 8, 2026.
  1. Defender Security

    by WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform

    WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.

    Installs
    80K+
    Rank
    #519
    Rating
    4.8(334)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  2. Malcure Malware Shield

    by Malcure Web Security

    Malware scanner and monitor.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #2,048
    Rating
    4.4(74)
    Updated
    28 days ago

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  3. Wordfence Security

    by Mark Maunder

    Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.

    Installs
    5M+
    Rank
    #11
    Rating
    4.7(5K)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  4. Sucuri Security

    by Sucuri

    The Sucuri WordPress Security plugin is a security toolset for security integrity monitoring, malware detection and security hardening.

    Installs
    600K+
    Rank
    #106
    Rating
    4.2(386)
    Updated
    26 days ago

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  5. Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall

    by Eli

    This Anti-Malware scanner searches for Malware, Viruses, and other security threats and vulnerabilities on your server and it helps you fix them.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #310
    Rating
    4.9(784)
    Updated
    13 days ago

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  6. MalCare WordPress Security Plugin

    by malcare

    Get Bulletproof Security for your WordPress site. WordPress security plugin packed with comprehensive Firewall, malware scanner, cleaner & more.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #289
    Rating
    4.4(561)
    Updated
    10 days ago

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  7. NinjaScanner

    by nintechnet

    A lightweight, fast and powerful virus scanner for WordPress.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #904
    Rating
    4.0(36)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  8. Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal

    by CleanTalk Inc

    Protect WordPress from malware, hackers, brute-force attacks & suspicious traffic. Includes firewall, login security, 2FA & vulnerability checks.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #886
    Rating
    4.8(398)
    Updated
    13 days ago

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  9. Shield Security

    by Paul

    Smart WordPress security that blocks bots automatically, guides you to what matters, and repairs problems — without drowning you in noise.

    Installs
    30K+
    Rank
    #938
    Rating
    4.8(1K)
    Updated
    12 days ago

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  10. Quttera ThreatSign

    by quttera

    WordPress multi-level security scanner detecting malware, 0-day threats, brute-force attacks, bot attacks, and unauthorized admin changes.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #2,042
    Rating
    3.9(47)
    Updated
    1 day ago

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  11. Security Optimizer

    by SiteGround

    Secure your WordPress site from brute-force attacks, threats, malware, and bots. Free to use and easy to set up.

    Installs
    1M+
    Rank
    #51
    Rating
    4.5(158)
    Updated
    5 days ago

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  12. BulletProof Security

    by AITpro

    WordPress Security Protection: Malware scanner, Firewall, Login Security, DB Backup, Anti-Spam...

    Installs
    20K+
    Rank
    #1,143
    Rating
    4.8(674)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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