Best malicious code plugins for WordPress
The most popular malicious code plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Threat Scan Plugin leads with 400+ active installs. All 1 plugins tagged “Malicious code” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 1 malicious code plugins
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Threat Scan PluginThe most installed malicious code plugin, with 400+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.6.11.