Best malware scanner plugins for WordPress

Security Optimizer

#51

by SiteGround6 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

Down in the last 7 days:1#289

by malcare11 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:2#519

by WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform1 day 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:2#2,040

by quttera1 day 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:2#2,048

by Malcure Web Security29 days ago

Malware scanner and monitor.

RSFirewall!

Up in the last 7 days:14#3,460

by RSJoomla!8 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:11#5,021

by Virusdie2 months ago

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

WebDefender Security

Up in the last 7 days:16#6,529

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:166#7,391

by Alex5 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:93#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:40#10,307

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:118#10,649

by DevDometoday

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

Protector

Down in the last 7 days:7#12,918

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:1,100#13,697

by Segurium1 day 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:69#15,694

by Mahesh Thorat17 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

Up in the last 7 days:2#16,190

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:17#16,382

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:3,528#16,997

by securewpteam5 days ago

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

Forge12 Security

Up in the last 7 days:1,549#17,635

by Forge12 Interactive GmbH7 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.

Bearmor Security

Down in the last 7 days:121#17,892

by bearmor15 days ago

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

Deep Malware Cleaner

Up in the last 7 days:68#18,033

by wordpressdirect2 months ago

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

Diamond Sierra Site Defense

Up in the last 7 days:32,939#18,820

by teoleonard1 day ago

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

SecurynAI

Up in the last 7 days:3,913#18,937

by WisdmLabs4 days ago

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

Watchdog Security Lite

Up in the last 7 days:454#19,321

by Lumiverse Dynamic10 days ago

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

Content Guard Pro

Up in the last 7 days:266#20,139

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

#20,926

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:5,028#22,016

by SiteAuditHub11 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:395#22,545

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:105#22,811

by hvmediabv2 months ago

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

Nexura Security

#25,466

by Nexura Security15 days ago

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

WPMissionControl

#26,119

by alexkrauchn6 months ago

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

Moatline Malware Scanner

Down in the last 7 days:1,032#27,016

by Next Nova Technologies1 day ago

Finds the malware hacked WordPress sites hide: fake plugins, hidden admins and database scripts. Built by a team that cleans hacked sites.

PowerSEC

Up in the last 7 days:963#28,052

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:34,618#28,336

by shieldwave13 days ago

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

WordSec

Down in the last 7 days:824#29,065

by WordSec2 months 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:1,072#29,663

by SecurelyWP2 months ago

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

SecureLite Security

#30,573

by PixelGravitas9 days ago

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

Hard Guard Security

#30,890

by endriu77727 days ago

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

FirePhage Security

#42,954

by Nikola (FirePhage)3 months ago

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

BroodWeb Malware Scanner

Down in the last 7 days:2,699#44,887

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 …

Pirajki Website Advance Security

Down in the last 7 days:624#45,139

by Poonam3 months ago

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

CloudScale Cyber & DevTools

Down in the last 7 days:16,997#46,594

by andrewjbaker3 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

Down in the last 7 days:9,566#47,862

by Loyal Security6 days ago

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

Apta Shield

Up in the last 7 days:16,487#52,353

by Lorenzo Romero4 months ago

Premium WordPress security with WAF, brute force block, URL obfuscation, malware scanning, and core reinstallation.

FreelanceBo Sentra Control

Up in the last 7 days:6,103#54,149

by FreelanceBo Group S.r.l.s1 month ago

Security agent connecting to FreelanceBo Sentra Control console for WAF, malware scanning, brute force protection, and vulnerability scanning.

Kortech Shieldora

Down in the last 7 days:795#54,965

by kolmic15 months ago

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

PW Security and Backup

Up in the last 7 days:11,962#55,548

by pwfeedtr3 months ago

Security monitoring, login protection, file integrity checks, protected backups, and read-only comparison in one panel.

MH Smart Firewall

#56,041

by Maroon Horizon Ltd (Vladimir Marusic)12 days ago

Firewall, malware scan & IP blocking for WordPress, with Quick Scan Overall Security Rating, hardening, quarantine and integrity checks. PRO adds AI.

Qevix Shield

Up in the last 7 days:5,504#56,415

by qevixlabs1 month ago

WordPress security: login protection, 2FA, reCAPTCHA, malware scanning, firewall and an activity log. Every protection is off until you turn it on.