Wieczo's Virus Scanner
v1.2.1by wieczo · updated 2 years ago
A plugin to scan uploaded files for viruses with ClamAV.
- Rank
- #31,244
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.6K
- 7,564 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Wieczo's Virus Scanner at a glance
Wieczo's Virus Scanner is a WordPress plugin by wieczo with 10+ active installs, the #31,244 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 14% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.1 came out on Oct 17, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. Among the 16 plugins tagged “virus”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats117 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Wieczo's Virus Scanner |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 14 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#31,244 · up 832 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #31,244 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #31,207 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #31,259 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #31,016 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,845 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #32,076 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- 8.2
- First released
- Oct 14, 2024
- Last updated
- Oct 17, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Wieczo's Virus Scanner
How many websites use Wieczo's Virus Scanner?
Wieczo's Virus Scanner is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #31,244 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Wieczo's Virus Scanner been downloaded?
7,564 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Wieczo's Virus Scanner last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Oct 17, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Wieczo's Virus Scanner compatible with the latest WordPress?
Wieczo's Virus Scanner’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Wieczo's Virus Scanner still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Wieczo's Virus Scanner have?
No one has reviewed Wieczo's Virus Scanner on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Wieczo's Virus Scanner?
The plugins most like Wieczo's Virus Scanner, by the tags they share, are NinjaScanner (40K+), Sucuri Security (600K+) and Defender Security (80K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 7.6K |
| Author | wieczo |
| First released | Oct 14, 2024 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 |
| Last updated | Oct 17, 2024 |
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