ByteDefense

ByteDefense Scanner is your ultimate WordPress security companion, designed to safeguard your website from malicious threats, vulnerabilities, and potential exploits. Whether you’re running a blog, an e-commerce store, or a business site, this plugin offers a robust scanning solution that identifies risks in both your site’s files and database, providing peace of mind—all within a sleek, intuitive interface. Additionally, with the new GEO Protection feature, you can control access to your site based on visitors’ geographic locations, enhancing security and compliance with regional regulations.
<h3>Why Choose ByteDefense Scanner?</h3>
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<li>Fast & Thorough File Scanning: Detects malware, suspicious files, and security loopholes in as little as a few minutes (up to 15 minutes for larger sites).</li>
<li>Database Security Scanning: Scans your WordPress database (posts, meta, and options) for inserted malicious links, injected JavaScript, hidden content, iframes, and other suspicious patterns.</li>
<li>GEO Protection: Restrict access to your site by blocking visitors from specific countries, managing IP access (allow or ban specific IPs/subnets), and controlling bot access—all powered by the MaxMind GeoIP database.</li>
<li>User-Friendly Dashboard: Easily navigate through the “Scan & Report,” “Database Scan,” “GEO Protection,” and “Support” tabs—no technical expertise required!</li>
<li>Real-Time Feedback: Watch the scanning process with a beautiful AJAX loader, ensuring you know exactly when your site is being checked.</li>
<li>High Performance: Built with WordPress best practices, ensuring minimal impact on your site’s speed and resources.</li>
<li>Future-Ready: Designed by ByteDefense Team, this plugin is poised for continuous updates and cutting-edge security features.</li>
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Imagine a tool that not only protects your site but also empowers you with actionable insights and advanced access control. ByteDefense Scanner doesn’t just stop at scanning—it’s a gateway to a safer, stronger WordPress experience. With cyber threats on the rise, this plugin is your first line of defense, offering enterprise-level security at the fingertips of every WordPress user.
<h3>Key Features</h3>
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<li>One-Click File Scanning: Simply press the “Scan” button to initiate a deep analysis of your site’s files.</li>
<li>Database Scanning: Scan your WordPress database for malicious links, injected scripts, hidden content, iframes, and other threats with a single click.</li>
<li>GEO Protection (New): Block visitors from specific countries, whitelist or blacklist IPs/subnets, and control bot access.</li>
<li>Customizable Settings: Tailor the plugin to your needs (settings tab coming soon with more options!).</li>
<li>Dedicated Support: Access help directly from the plugin interface—because your security matters.</li>
<li>AJAX-Powered Interface: Smooth, modern design with real-time updates during scans.</li>
<li>Translation-Ready: Built with localization in mind, making it accessible to users worldwide.</li>
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<h3>The Power of Prevention</h3>
Cyberattacks can cost you traffic, revenue, and reputation. ByteDefense Scanner helps you stay ahead of the curve by identifying issues before they become problems. Whether it’s a hidden backdoor in your files, outdated code, malicious content injected into your database, or unauthorized access from specific regions, this plugin has you covered. Don’t wait for a breach—act now and secure your WordPress site with a tool trusted by thousands (and growing!).
<h3>Built for Everyone</h3>
From beginners to developers, ByteDefense Scanner balances simplicity with power. Its clean design and clear instructions make it accessible, while its extensible framework allows advanced users to customize the scanning process and access control settings.
Download ByteDefense Scanner today and join a community dedicated to WordPress security excellence. Your website deserves the best—give it the protection it needs!

ByteDefense Security


I really like Byte Defense plugin! My website had some problems before, but after I installed this plugin, everything got better. It was super easy to set up, I just clicked a few things and it worked. Now my site feels safe and I don't worry so much. The plugin tells me what’s going on and it’s easy to understand. It's really helpful!


I really like it

A powerful, user-friendly security tool that scans your website files and database for vulnerabilities, malware, and threats in minutes—keeping your d …

Glen Scott

This plugin determines whether any of your plugins or themes have security vulnerabilities. It does this by looking up details in the WPScan Vulnerability Database.
It will run a scan once a day, and e-mail the administrator if any vulnerable plugins or themes are found.
Please note: As from version 2.0.0, you will need to <a href="https://wpvulndb.com/users/sign_up" rel="nofollow ugc">register on the WPScan Vulnerability Database</a> site in order to get an API token. This token is required before any security scans can be performed. Once you have your token, it can be added to the Plugin Security Scanner settings page.
You can also register a webhook for notifications. The webhook will trigger daily, even if no vulnerabilities found. The webhook is a post request, with JSON payload containing the vulnerabilities.
You can enable the webhook under Settings\General tab – see the Plugin Security Scanner settings.
It also adds a new menu option to the admin tools menu called “Plugin Security Scanner”. Clicking this runs a scan. If the scan finds any problems, it shows you a list of plugins or themes that have vulnerabilities, along with a description of the issue.
The WPScan Vulnerability Database API, which this plugin uses, is free for non-commercial use. However, any commercial usage will require that you purchase a commercial license from WPScan. If you are using the API for your own site then you will not need a commercial license. However, if you are a hosting company and install the plugin systematically across all of your clients sites, then you will need to purchase a commercial license. If you are making heavy use of the API, it is likely that you will need to purchase a commercial license. To enquire about a commercial license, please contact team@wpvulndb.com
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Plugin Security Scanner

Slow to check because the API service works only one plugin at a time, but good enough. Could show the vulnerabilities found direct on Plugins page.



Could also check WP version

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

ByteDefense Security vs Plugin Security Scanner