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Total downloads: 313
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 2
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 5/23/2025 (269 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 5/23/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.6
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 269 days ago • 2 reviews

40/100

Is Aegis Shield abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 269 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Aegis Shield (Owner)1

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Description

Aegis Shield is a lightweight but powerful security scanner for WordPress.

Whether you’re a developer, site owner, or agency, Aegis Shield helps identify risks before they become disasters.

Features include:

  • PHP malware detection using signature patterns.
  • File integrity checking to flag altered core/plugin/theme files.
  • Scheduled scans (daily, weekly, or monthly).
  • Exportable reports of scan results.
  • Clear, friendly UI designed for real-world users.
  • Optional email alerts when threats are found.

Upgrade to Pro to unlock:

  • ️Suspicious code match viewer
  • Scan history and deletion
  • Pro security support from real humans
  • License-based access control and plugin updates

Whether you’re running a single site or managing many, Aegis Shield helps give you peace of mind — and control.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/aegis-shield directory, or install via the Plugins menu in WordPress.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen.
  3. Navigate to Tools Aegis Shield to run your first scan or set up scheduled scans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this plugin free?

Yes. The base plugin is free. Aegis Shield Pro adds advanced features and support for a license-based fee.

What does the Pro version include?

  • Scan history
  • Suspicious code details
  • Support from our security team

Will it slow down my site?

No. Scans run in the admin area and never affect frontend performance. Scheduled scans are handled using WordPress cron in the background.

Does it fix issues automatically?

Not currently. Aegis Shield detects and alerts. You can view results, export them, and take action manually — or contact our support team for help.

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Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial public release.
  • File integrity and suspicious code scanning.
  • Exportable reports.
  • Pro license support, scan history, and support requests.

1.0.1

  • Adjusting author tag in readme

1.0.2

*fixing issue for users with godaddy hosting where headers already sent error causes issues

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