Best backdoor scanner plugins for WordPress
The most popular backdoor scanner plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Guardian Gaze Security leads with 40+ active installs, ahead of BroodWeb Malware Scanner (10+). All 2 plugins tagged “backdoor scanner” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 backdoor scanner plugins
- 1.
Guardian Gaze SecurityThe most installed backdoor scanner plugin, with 40+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 2 months ago.
- 2.
BroodWeb Malware Scanner10+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 5 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
All 2 plugins tagged “backdoor scanner”
Guardian Gaze Security
Up in the last 7 days:230#22,571by REDSECLABS2 months ago
WordPress malware and database scanner that detects and helps you remove malware, hidden backdoors, and unauthorized file changes.
- Installs
- 40+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 11/day
BroodWeb Malware Scanner
Up in the last 7 days:2,678#45,454by Md Jubayer Hossain5 months ago
Scan WordPress files and database content for suspicious code, malware indicators, file integrity changes, login abuse, vulnerabilities, and firewall …
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 4.0(1)
- Downloads
- 3/day