Server Security Scan
v1.0.1by wputils · updated 13 years ago
Scans wordpress website server security for detecting possible vulnerabilities and hacks.
- Rank
- #27,131
- Down84 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 24
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.2K
- 6,229 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Server Security Scan at a glance
Server Security Scan is a WordPress plugin by wputils with 20+ active installs, the #27,131 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Aug 23, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 3 plugins tagged “security check”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Server Security Scan |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 24 · -4.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 25 |
Rank over time
#27,131 · down 504 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,131 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,047 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #26,970 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,028 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #26,580 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,606 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #26,655 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #26,558 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #26,652 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #26,627 |
Growth %
Average -0.34% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -4.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -4.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| 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
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 21, 2013
- Last updated
- Aug 23, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Server Security Scan
How many websites use Server Security Scan?
Server Security Scan 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 #27,131 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Server Security Scan been downloaded?
6,229 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Server Security Scan last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Aug 23, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Server Security Scan compatible with the latest WordPress?
Server Security Scan’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 Server Security Scan still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Server Security Scan have?
No one has reviewed Server Security Scan on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Server Security Scan?
The plugins most like Server Security Scan, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Jetpack (3M+) and Really Simple Security (3M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 24 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.2K |
| Author | wputils |
| First released | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 23, 2013 |
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