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Best malware detection plugins for WordPress

The most popular malware detection plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Melapress File Monitor leads with 5K+ active installs, ahead of File Change Monitor (20+) and BrandBees Malware Guardian (20+). All 4 plugins tagged “malware detection” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

Installs aren’t everything: a recent release, a “Tested up to” that matches the current WordPress, and support threads that get resolved show a plugin is looked after. Open any plugin for its downloads, rank history and alternatives.

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Top 4 malware detection plugins

  1. 1.
    Melapress File Monitor

    The most installed malware detection plugin, with 5K+ active installs. Rated 4.1 from 32 reviews, updated 2 months ago.

  2. 2.
    File Change Monitor

    20+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 5 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.

  3. 3.
    BrandBees Malware Guardian

    20+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 6 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.

  4. 4.
    DecaGuard

    Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 2 months ago.

All 4 plugins tagged “malware detection”