Best malware scanner plugins for WordPress

Security Optimizer

#51

by SiteGround4 days ago

Secure your WordPress site from brute-force attacks, threats, malware, and bots. Free to use and easy to set up.

MalCare WordPress Security Plugin

#288

by malcare9 days ago

Get Bulletproof Security for your WordPress site. WordPress security plugin packed with comprehensive Firewall, malware scanner, cleaner & more.

Defender Security

Up in the last 7 days:3#519

by WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform1 month ago

WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.

BulletProof Security

#1,143

by AITpro2 months ago

WordPress Security Protection: Malware scanner, Firewall, Login Security, DB Backup, Anti-Spam...

Quttera ThreatSign

Down in the last 7 days:8#2,042

by quttera3 days ago

WordPress multi-level security scanner detecting malware, 0-day threats, brute-force attacks, bot attacks, and unauthorized admin changes.

Malcure Malware Shield

Down in the last 7 days:7#2,051

by Malcure Web Security27 days ago

Malware scanner and monitor.

RSFirewall!

Up in the last 7 days:15#3,457

by RSJoomla!6 days ago

Based on the success of the most popular firewall for Joomla!, RSFirewall! is now available to protect your WordPress website as well.

Virusdie

Down in the last 7 days:5#5,016

by Virusdie2 months ago

Malware scanning & removal, website hardening, patching vulnerabilities, real-time protection against online attacks, blacklist monitoring in a click!

WebDefender Security

#6,544

by CobWeb Security Ltd.9 months ago

PRO Security – Antivirus Scanner, 2-Layer Protection Hide Security, Brute Force Security & Antispam, Security Website and Security Hardening.

Atlant Security

Up in the last 7 days:215#7,412

by Alex3 days ago

Enterprise-grade WordPress security: WAF, brute force protection, malware scanner, 2FA, honeypots, AI crawler control, and post-breach recovery.

Site Lockdown Security

Up in the last 7 days:115#7,547

by WP Fix It - WordPress Experts3 months ago

Audit, protect, monitor, firewall, and secure WordPress with premium tools at no cost.

BitFire Security

Up in the last 7 days:28#10,312

by Cory Marsh1 month ago

Free WordPress firewall, bot blocking, login protection, and malware scanning. See suspicious traffic and investigate threats from your dashboard.

DevDome Malware Scanner

Up in the last 7 days:155#10,676

by DevDome12 days ago

WordPress malware scanner and virus scanner for hacked sites. Find malware, backdoors and malicious code, then remove it with quarantine and repair.

Protector

Down in the last 7 days:5#12,922

by Marcello Ruoppolo6 months ago

Protect your WordPress. The ultimate lightweight security suite. Block brute-force attacks, auto-repair infected core files, hide your login URL, set …

Segurium

Up in the last 7 days:1,010#13,900

by Segurium6 days ago

Website hacked? Free malware removal and auto cleanup on every site you run, plus vulnerability alerts, firewall and 2FA. Same setup everywhere.

All in One Content Protector & Security

Down in the last 7 days:70#15,688

by Mahesh Thorat16 days ago

Find and fix security problems: a site scanner, vulnerability and file change alerts, login and bot protection, and safe fixes you can undo.

Aipatch Security Scanner

Down in the last 7 days:48#16,213

by Esteban6 months ago

WordPress security scanner with 36 checks, malware scanning, core integrity verification, remediation, and 23 MCP abilities.

VulnTitan

Up in the last 7 days:11#16,393

by Jaroslav Svetlik1 month ago

VulnTitan security toolkit for WordPress sites. Detect and remove malware, vulnerable plugins, risky file changes, and comment or form spam.

SiteFort Security

Up in the last 7 days:2,697#17,453

by securewpteam4 days ago

Free WordPress security with dynamic bot detection, network threat intelligence, cloud-assisted malware scans, login security and vulnerability detect …

Bearmor Security

Up in the last 7 days:248#17,647

by bearmor13 days ago

Completely free WordPress security: firewall, 2FA with authenticator app, malware scan, file integrity, vulnerability alerts, AI summary.

Forge12 Security

Up in the last 7 days:1,508#17,888

by Forge12 Interactive GmbH5 days ago

Firewall, malware scanner, 2FA and login protection that keeps your visitors' data on your own server. No CDN, no tracking, made in Germany.

Deep Malware Cleaner

Up in the last 7 days:118#18,041

by wordpressdirect2 months ago

Lightweight deep malware scanner for WordPress — deep scan, core integrity check, backdoor fixer, redirect hack fix, and login protection.

SecurynAI

Up in the last 7 days:9,366#18,994

by WisdmLabs2 days ago

Firewall, malware scanning, and vulnerability alerts — with every finding explained in plain English and the exact fix to apply.

Diamond Sierra Site Defense

#19,086

by teoleonardtoday

Daily malware scan, firewall, login protection and two-factor login. Checks files against WordPress.org and catches ClickFix fake-CAPTCHA injections.

Watchdog Security Lite

Up in the last 7 days:342#19,447

by Lumiverse Dynamic8 days ago

Smart WordPress security with hardening, malware scanning, login defense, Live Watch, persistence monitoring, WooCommerce protection and recovery.

Content Guard Pro

#20,199

by contentguardpro2 months ago

Scan your WordPress database for hidden SEO spam, pharma hacks, malicious scripts, iframes and spam links in posts and blocks.

Liveupx Security

Down in the last 7 days:36#20,867

by Liveupx3 months ago

Complete WordPress security — Firewall, 2FA, Malware Scanner, Vulnerability Scanner, Login Protection, Security Headers. 100% free.

SiteAuditHub

Up in the last 7 days:5,504#22,078

by SiteAuditHub10 days ago

Check your whole WordPress site for SEO, accessibility, health and malware problems from one dashboard. Runs on your own server.

Guardian Gaze Security

Up in the last 7 days:531#22,571

by REDSECLABS2 months ago

WordPress malware and database scanner that detects and helps you remove malware, hidden backdoors, and unauthorized file changes.

Slotbaas

Up in the last 7 days:90#22,795

by hvmediabv2 months ago

De lichte totaaloplossing voor een WordPress-website die goed op slot zit: firewall, security scanner, brute-forcebescherming en automatische updates …

Moatline Malware Scanner

Down in the last 7 days:1,081#23,897

by Next Nova Technologies2 days ago

Malware scanner, two-factor login, XML-RPC protection and hardening, with WordPress.org integrity checks and an activity log.

WPMissionControl

Down in the last 7 days:537#26,050

by alexkrauchn6 months ago

Monitor uptime, SSL, domain, integrity, malware, visual changes, activity, and errors. Lightweight client. Requires a WPMissionControl account.

Nexura Security

Up in the last 7 days:5,311#26,308

by Nexura Security13 days ago

Free WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, firewall, 2FA & brute force protection. Lightweight alternative to Wordfence & Sucuri.

PowerSEC

Up in the last 7 days:609#28,209

by CinderEye LLC1 month ago

Free firewall/WAF, malware scanning, login protection, 2FA, file-integrity monitoring and local backups. Optional multi-site Central dashboard.

Ensomedia Security powered by shieldwave.io

Up in the last 7 days:40,663#28,549

by shieldwave11 days ago

Finds malware, tampered files, known vulnerabilities, injected content and risky settings, and explains each fix in plain words.

WordSec

#29,070

by WordSec1 month ago

WordPress security plugin with firewall, malware scanner, and login protection. Block attacks and scan for malware from one dashboard.

SecurelyWP

Up in the last 7 days:1,017#29,394

by SecurelyWP2 months ago

SecurelyWP is a simple security plugin that protects your WordPress site right after activation—no setup needed for most features.

Hard Guard Security

Up in the last 7 days:208#30,606

by endriu77726 days ago

Free WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, vulnerability scanner, 2FA, brute force & login protection, audit log and hardening.

SecureLite Security

#30,733

by PixelGravitas7 days ago

Free firewall, malware scanner, limit login attempts, 2FA and hide login, plus an attack simulation that proves each protection works.

FirePhage Security

Up in the last 7 days:5,291#41,474

by Nikola (FirePhage)3 months ago

WordPress security plugin with malware scanning, file integrity checks, login protection, update visibility, and optional FirePhage sync.

CloudScale Cyber & DevTools

Up in the last 7 days:12,463#42,809

by andrewjbaker2 days ago

Secure your WordPress site without an IT team. Free firewall, two-factor, passkeys and AI audits, with plain-language insights and simple fixes.

Loyal Security

Up in the last 7 days:3,674#44,477

by Loyal Security5 days ago

Firewall, malware scanner, file integrity monitoring, hardening, 2FA, backups, and audit logging — one self-contained plugin.

Pirajki Website Advance Security

Up in the last 7 days:2,043#45,171

by Poonam3 months ago

A lightweight, focused security toolkit for WordPress: request firewall, core file integrity checks, malware scanning, and one-click hardening.

BroodWeb Malware Scanner

Up in the last 7 days:2,678#45,454

by Md Jubayer Hossain5 months ago

Scan WordPress files and database content for suspicious code, malware indicators, file integrity changes, login abuse, vulnerabilities, and firewall …

ice Scanner Security

#49,407

by icecodero6 days ago

Read-only security scanner: checks core and plugins against the official checksums and finds hidden code, risky settings and new admins.

Squish Site Patrol

Up in the last 7 days:7,178#49,830

by squishit7 months ago

Complete WordPress security, malware scanning, login protection, and performance monitoring in one clean dashboard.

Kortech Shieldora

#51,209

by kolmic15 months ago

Enterprise-grade security engine featuring brute-force mitigation, autonomous system hardening, and a real-time command center.

Nova Scan Lite

Down in the last 7 days:2,667#52,889

by SephX2 months ago

Lightweight WordPress malware scanner. Detects PHP backdoors, webshells, and injections with signature-based detection and core file integrity checks.

BrunLabs Sentinel AI

Up in the last 7 days:1,229#55,008

by brunlabsoficial1 month ago

Protect your WordPress site with local security monitoring, Deep Scan, integrity checks, attack detection and multiple defensive layers.

Xerotact SHIELD-X Security

Up in the last 7 days:17,710#55,058

by xerotact12 days ago

Shared-hosting security with WAF logging, opt-in enforcement, malware scanning, login protection, hardening, backups, and audit tools.