Best scanner plugins for WordPress

Wordfence Security

#11

by Mark Maunder1 month ago

Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.

Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall

Down in the last 7 days:2#310

by Eli12 days ago

This Anti-Malware scanner searches for Malware, Viruses, and other security threats and vulnerabilities on your server and it helps you fix them.

SecuPress with Simple SSL

Up in the last 7 days:1#885

by SecuPress2 days ago

Protect your WordPress with SecuPress, analyze and ensure the safety of your website daily.

NinjaScanner

Up in the last 7 days:1#905

by nintechnet2 months ago

A lightweight, fast and powerful virus scanner for WordPress.

AntiVirus

Up in the last 7 days:2#1,078

by pluginkollektiv1 month ago

Security plugin to protect your blog or website against exploits and spam injections.

WPScan

Down in the last 7 days:6#2,365

by ethicalhack3r1 month ago

WPScan WordPress Security Scanner - Scans your system for security vulnerabilities listed in the WPScan Vulnerability Database.

Exploit Scanner

#2,415

by Donncha O Caoimh (a11n)9 years ago

Search the files and database of your WordPress install for signs that may indicate that it has fallen victim to malicious hackers.

Vigilant

Up in the last 7 days:61#3,596

by Fernando Telladotoday

Premium WordPress Security - 100% FREE: Firewall, 2FA, Security Headers, Login and Malware Protection, File Monitor, Security Audit & more

Atomic Edge Security

Up in the last 7 days:84#7,799

by shift81 month ago

WordPress firewall with cloud WAF rules, malware scanning, 2FA, vulnerability checks, IP blocking, and real-time security logs.

Plugin Security Scanner

Down in the last 7 days:14#7,876

by Glen Scott7 years ago

This plugin alerts you if any of your plugins have security vulnerabilities. It does this by utilising the WPScan Vulnerability Database once a day.

Barcode Scanner (+Mobile App)

Down in the last 7 days:62#7,974

by Dmitry V. (CEO of "UKR Solution")1 month ago

Manage and sell (POS) your inventory. It reads barcodes & finds woocommerce products/orders. Create orders right from the wp-admin.

CMS ADMINS Security Check Report

Up in the last 7 days:76#9,248

by Patrick Schlesinger16 days ago

Read-only security audit for WordPress: 62 checks including PHP2Shell, an A to F grade, and a checklist that records what you have fixed.

Malcure Security Suite

Down in the last 7 days:3#11,534

by Malware Intercept1 year ago

🔐 All-in-one WordPress security: malware scanner (files+DB), force re-login, force logout, control logins, email-alerts. Cloud-based, light & fast.

QR Scanner Redirect

Down in the last 7 days:83#11,594

by aigenseer4 years ago

This WordPress plugin contains a web Qr scanner with a redirect function. It is also possible to embed a custom QR code for a website via a shortcode.

Cleverhog Malware Scanner

Up in the last 7 days:326#14,855

by cleverhog1 month ago

Totally free malware scanner with no paid features: find infected files, backdoors, hacked core files, rogue admins and outdated software.

Interaktiv Security Scanner

Up in the last 7 days:42#15,666

by Interaktiv3 days ago

Scans WordPress for known vulnerabilities and unexpected file integrity changes.

OOPVulns

Up in the last 7 days:24#16,316

by oopspam Team3 months ago

Monitor your WordPress site for security vulnerabilities in core, plugins, and themes.

Input Scanner

Down in the last 7 days:130#17,191

by aigenseer4 years ago

This WordPress plugin contains a web barcode and a QR scanner for HTML input elements. With predefined query classes and the option to integrate your …

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.

WP Scanner

Down in the last 7 days:144#22,437

by A5hleyRich10 years ago

Scan your WordPress site and receive recommendations on how to improve load time, performance and security.

Forvault Security

Up in the last 7 days:203#22,575

by Store Armory4 months ago

Forensic, read-only malware and integrity scanner: heuristic web-shell detection, core-checksum verification, and a file-change baseline.

Turbo Guard

Up in the last 7 days:3,200#22,793

by Turbo Addons6 days ago

WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, firewall, 2FA, vulnerability scanner, and file integrity checker. Free scan, 3 free cleanups.

AMWScan Antimalware Scanner Lite

Up in the last 7 days:758#24,115

by Marco Cesarato1 month ago

Block risky uploads and run malware, integrity, vulnerability, and reputation scans from your WordPress dashboard.

Malroot Security

Up in the last 7 days:749#24,803

by Niraj Pal4 months ago

Catches database-resident backdoors, rogue admins, malicious MySQL triggers and self-healing rootkits other scanners miss.

BrandBees Malware Guardian

Down in the last 7 days:141#26,073

by BrandBees6 months ago

Scans WordPress files and database for malware indicators with practical cleanup workflows and backups.

Bang Vulnerability Scanner

#26,618

by Marcus Downing8 years ago

Reports if your WordPress site has any known vulnerabilities.

Sitemap Guardian

Up in the last 7 days:1,167#26,799

by Sitemap Co.2 months ago

Free, practical security monitoring and hardening for WordPress.

Steel Security & Hardening

Down in the last 7 days:280#27,324

by sweetwatermedia3 months ago

High-signal WordPress security auditing and hardening with practical site audit tools for administrators.

Exploit Scanner for Active Theme

#27,402

by Tauno Hanni10 years ago

Detects whether your theme files have fallen victim to malicious hackers.

Frumentarii Security Malware Scanner and Anti Virus

#28,034

by Shieldfy10 years ago

Frumentarii is a fast and smart malware scanner. Can detect Web Malwares. With smart code highlighting you can identify the infection.

Fullworks Security Scanner

Up in the last 7 days:1,496#33,147

by fullworks2 months ago

Fullworks Security Scanner: Your Website's Guardian. Core, Themes, Plugins - Checked. Vulnerabilities - Squashed. Your Site - Secure.

Scanner FMS

Up in the last 7 days:8,873#39,101

by Dmitriy4 years ago

A simple scanner for your main theme. Looks for suspicious inclusions in theme files. ( base64, eval, shell_exec, etc. )

VulnCue

#39,435

by vulncue10 days ago

Scans your WordPress security and tells you what to fix. Connect an account for alerts on new vulnerabilities.

Stockaro Connect

#40,435

by nexusdigitalstudio3 days ago

Free WooCommerce barcode & SKU scanner. Update stock in seconds from a phone, Bluetooth scanner, or webcam, with an audit log and CSV export.

Luketom Compromise Review

Down in the last 7 days:2,817#47,727

by lukehutton2 months ago

Incident-focused safeguards for a multi-site WordPress estate.

Blueternal BOLT Security Toolkit

#53,126

by jfgamsby6 days ago

WordPress and hosting security scanner with plain-English findings, safe hardening actions, reports, and optional AI summaries.

SudoWP Radar

Up in the last 7 days:13,406#53,385

by sudowp3 months ago

Security auditor for the WordPress Abilities API. Scans registered abilities for permission, schema, and exposure risks.

Sajjetti

#55,299

by Sajjetti1 year ago

AI-assisted theme and plugin scanner for security, performance, and best practices. Provides clear, actionable insights.

Pura Vida Vulnerability Scanner

Down in the last 7 days:474#56,422

by trgomez4 months ago

Scan your plugins, themes and WordPress core against trusted vulnerability databases and get a clear, prioritized security overview.

Safe Headers Scanner

Up in the last 7 days:1,093#56,676

by amir tohidlo1 year ago

Scan themes and plugins for potential header issues such as whitespace before/after PHP tags or direct output before headers.

PreFlight Scanner

#57,580

by Boulley Technology3 months ago

Scan any plugin ZIP for PHP conflicts, class/function collisions, hook priority conflicts, and malicious code — before installing.

ScanDeath

Up in the last 7 days:9,912#57,905

by burncycle1 month ago

Local WordPress protection with IP blocking, security logs, local rules, and optional ScanDeath Cloud synchronization.

TeraServer Clinic Scan & Repair Kit

#58,706

by famelhaut3 months ago

Scans for malware, keeps core/plugins/themes updated, and backs up your site — connected to your free or paid TeraServer Clinic account.

Ultimate Auditor

#58,837

by Mayank Majeji1 month ago

Audit your installed WordPress plugins for security, code quality, and standards issues, all from your WordPress admin.

Custonis

Down in the last 7 days:5,136#58,982

by custonis5 months ago

Detect publicly exposed backup files, debug logs and sensitive data on your WordPress site.

JAT Shell Scanner

Up in the last 7 days:8,595#58,990

by Jeremy Anderson3 days ago

Checks if your site is exposed to, or was hacked through, PHP2Shell (critical PHP bug) and wp2shell (WordPress bug). Optional fixes you can undo.

PinoyTrade Product Scanner Lite

Down in the last 7 days:883#59,168

by Twan van de Kerkhof3 months ago

Free WooCommerce barcode scanner for product lookup, scanner barcode management, SKU, product name and stock updates.

Recent File Scanner

Down in the last 7 days:7,564#60,127

by Sam1 year ago

Scan themes and plugins for newly created files added in the last N days. Great for detecting suspicious uploads.

ARACNE Security

#62,079

by CERWALL_SOLUTIONS3 days ago

Exposure scanner with a security score and basic WordPress hardening.

PlugeGuard

Up in the last 7 days:7,614#62,598

by Maruf Hossain1 year ago

Scans your WordPress installation for hardcoded login credentials (usernames/passwords) and allows safe removal from PHP files.