Finds malware, tampered files, known vulnerabilities, injected content and risky settings, and explains each fix in plain words.
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Scan your plugins, themes and WordPress core against trusted vulnerability databases and get a clear, prioritized security overview.
Aipatch Security Scannerv2.0.2
WordPress security scanner with 36 checks, malware scanning, core integrity verification, remediation, and 23 MCP abilities.
Prevention-first WordPress security with malware scanning, firewall, bot protection, 2FA, vulnerability scanning, and security hardening.
Free, lightweight WordPress security. Harden your site with login protection & 2FA, see Site Health clearly and run on-demand checks—setup in minutes.
Free WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, vulnerability scanner, 2FA, brute force & login protection, audit log and hardening.
Squish Site Patrolv1.5.0
Complete WordPress security, malware scanning, login protection, and performance monitoring in one clean dashboard.
JAT Shell Scannerv1.6.0
Checks if your site is exposed to, or was hacked through, PHP2Shell (critical PHP bug) and wp2shell (WordPress bug). Optional fixes you can undo.
WordPress malware scanner and virus scanner for hacked sites. Find malware, backdoors and malicious code, then remove it with quarantine and repair.
Moatline Malware Scannerv1.4.0
Malware scanner, two-factor login, XML-RPC protection and hardening, with WordPress.org integrity checks and an activity log.