Best vulnerability scan plugins for WordPress
The most popular vulnerability scan plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. SiteCare leads with 40+ active installs, ahead of CloneGuard Security Scanning (10+). All 2 plugins tagged “vulnerability scan” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 vulnerability scan plugins
- 1.
SiteCareThe most installed vulnerability scan plugin, with 40+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, updated 3 days ago.
- 2.
CloneGuard Security Scanning10+ active installs. Rated 4.9 from 7 reviews, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.5.14.
All 2 plugins tagged “vulnerability scan”
SiteCare
Up in the last 7 days:124#22,109by SiteCare3 days ago
Know the instant a plugin, theme or WordPress core has a known security hole - with a security score and clear fixes. Patch before attackers do.
- Installs
- 40+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 0/day
CloneGuard Security Scanning
Down in the last 7 days:236#30,699by clonesupport2 years ago
Automated Security Scanning plugin: Activate PCI ASV Compliant scans, Vulnerability scans, Penetration tests, Security Trust Seals, and Darkweb probes …
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 4.9(7)
- Downloads
- 11/day