Recent File Scanner
v1.0by Sam · updated 1 year ago
Scan themes and plugins for newly created files added in the last N days. Great for detecting suspicious uploads.
- Rank
- #60,127
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,586 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Recent File Scanner at a glance
Recent File Scanner is a WordPress plugin by Sam with fewer than 10 active installs, the #60,127 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 9% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Oct 1, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 3 plugins tagged “file monitor”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats138 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Recent File Scanner |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5 · -16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
Rank over time
#60,127 · down 3,020 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #60,127 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #66,274 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #68,511 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #61,419 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #65,241 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #71,285 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #52,563 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #57,107 |
Growth %
Average -1.81% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +33.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -40.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -16.67% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +25%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Oct 1, 2025
- Last updated
- Oct 1, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Recent File Scanner
How many websites use Recent File Scanner?
Recent File Scanner is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #60,127 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Recent File Scanner been downloaded?
1,586 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Recent File Scanner last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Oct 1, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Recent File Scanner compatible with the latest WordPress?
Recent File Scanner’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Recent File Scanner still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Recent File Scanner have?
No one has reviewed Recent File Scanner on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Recent File Scanner?
The plugins most like Recent File 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
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | Sam |
| First released | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Oct 1, 2025 |
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