WordPress malware plugins
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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security(4,931)•Updated 140d ago
Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.
5,000,000 installs418,135,546 downloads71/100 • Maintained
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth(2,402)•Updated 113d ago
Improve your WP security with powerful one-click tools like backup, WAF, and malware scan. Includes free tools like stats, CDN and social sharing.
3,000,000 installs493,632,670 downloads69/100 • Maintained
Kadence Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection(3,987)•Updated 124d ago
Harden your site security with Login Security, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Vulnerability Scanner, Firewall, and more. Formerly iThemes Security.
700,000 installs38,576,435 downloads61/100 • Maintained
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening(383)•Updated 119d ago
The Sucuri WordPress Security plugin is a security toolset for security integrity monitoring, malware detection and security hardening.
600,000 installs35,342,099 downloads64/100 • Maintained
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced Security Plugin and Firewall(219)•Updated 115d ago
A true Web Application Firewall to protect and secure WordPress.
100,000 installs3,282,527 downloads61/100 • Maintained
BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security(158)•Updated 163d ago
The fastest firewall plugin for WordPress. Protect against a wide range of threats with minimal performance impact.
100,000 installs3,374,832 downloads59/100 • Maintained
Jetpack Protect(120)•Updated 172d ago
Free daily vulnerability scans & WordPress security, powered by WPScan (an Automattic brand) and its 60,000+ vulnerability database. No setup needed!
100,000 installs2,436,089 downloads59/100 • Maintained
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall(333)•Updated 176d ago
WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.
80,000 installs4,118,564 downloads71/100 • Maintained
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and Performant Security(108)•Updated 180d ago
Protect your WordPress with SecuPress, analyze and ensure the safety of your website daily.
40,000 installs1,231,904 downloads49/100 • Maintained
Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal(383)•Updated 114d ago
Protect WordPress from malware, hackers, brute-force attacks and suspicious traffic. Includes firewall, login security, 2FA, and vulnerability checks.
30,000 installs2,769,723 downloads70/100 • Maintained
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan(35)•Updated 113d ago
A lightweight, fast and powerful virus scanner for WordPress.
30,000 installs982,756 downloads56/100 • Maintained
AntiVirus(23)•Updated 283d ago
Security plugin to protect your blog or website against exploits and spam injections.
30,000 installs1,319,164 downloads42/100 • Stale
Jetpack VaultPress(72)•Updated 172d ago
(DEPRECATED: Please install "Jetpack VaultPress Backup" instead) Jetpack VaultPress offers real-time backups, one-click restores, and premiu …
10,000 installs2,047,307 downloads56/100 • Maintained
Quttera ThreatSign – Web Malware Scanner for WordPress(47)•Updated 104d ago
WordPress multi-level security scanner detecting malware, 0-day threats, brute-force attacks, bot attacks, and unauthorized admin changes.
10,000 installs4,566,101 downloads66/100 • Maintained
Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall(99)•Updated 103d ago
WordPress security plugin with free 8G firewall/WAF, 50+ security tests, vulnerability and core scanning, events logging, and AI-powered security repo …
7,000 installs871,933 downloads56/100 • Maintained
DefendWP Firewall(0)•Updated 471d ago
Get instant protection against vulnerabilities disclosed by security companies.
3,000 installs11,655 downloads26/100 • Possibly abandoned
SiteLock Security – WP Hardening, Login Security & Malware Scans(14)•Updated 176d ago
Free, lightweight WordPress security. Harden your site with login protection & 2FA, see Site Health clearly and run on-demand checks—setup in minutes.
1,000 installs51,550 downloads54/100 • Maintained
Vigilant – 100% Free Security Suite: Firewall, 2FA, Login, Headers, Scanner…(13)•Updated 106d ago
Premium WordPress Security - 100% FREE: Firewall, 2FA, Security Headers, Login and Malware Protection, File Monitor, Security Audit & more
1,000 installs13,434 downloads64/100 • Maintained
Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security(5)•Updated 113d ago
WordPress firewall with cloud WAF rules, malware scanning, 2FA, vulnerability checks, IP blocking, and real-time security logs.
600 installs1,594 downloads52/100 • Maintained
WPDoctor Malware Scanner & Vulnerability Checker & IP blocker with Hack monitor Lite(0)•Updated 584d ago
This plug-in can exhaustively scan program files on the site to detect malware and vulnerability. Also record hacking attempts against your site and b …
600 installs5,358 downloads26/100 • Possibly abandoned
Security Ninja For MainWP(1)•Updated 123d ago
See Security Ninja vulnerabilities and security test results in your MainWP dashboard.
500 installs19,010 downloads52/100 • Maintained
WeSecur Security – Antivirus, Malware Scanner and Protection for your WordPress(2)•Updated 2273d ago
The WeSecur plugin audits and protects your WordPress by daily analyzing malware, blacklists and vulnerabilities that can be exploited to infect your …
400 installs8,025 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Spam Master(71)•Updated 127d ago
Real-time firewall and anti-spam for WordPress. Block spam bots, comments, logins & registrations. No CAPTCHA, no slowdown.
200 installs145,597 downloads56/100 • Maintained
Malcure Security Suite(2)•Updated 369d ago
🔐 All-in-one WordPress security: malware scanner (files+DB), force re-login, force logout, control logins, email-alerts. Cloud-based, light & fast.
200 installs9,446 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
wp secure(0)•Updated 5926d ago
Wordpress Security Plugin - Perform over 23 Basic Security Activities for your blog and get a free malware scan at the same time! See more details at …
80 installs16,235 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
Safe Ai Malware Protection for WP(0)•Updated 585d ago
Secure Your WordPress Site with Cutting-Edge Protection
80 installs15,961 downloads26/100 • Possibly abandoned
40 installs5,082 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Iron Security – WordPress Security Plugin(1)•Updated 434d ago
Hardening tool that blocks hackers and protect against: Brute Force Attacks, Exploits, Injections, Clickjacking and other important functionalities.
40 installs5,042 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Lumiverse Security Watchdog Lite(1)•Updated 109d ago
Lightweight WordPress security scanner with live file watching, traffic protection, and one-click hardening. Detects malware early — before damage spr …
40 installs567 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Custom settings for Sucuri Scanner(0)•Updated 3720d ago
Hide firewall related UI elements, relocate datastore path and more.
40 installs3,336 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
VulnTitan – Malware Scanner, Vulnerability Scanner & Security(1)•Updated 118d ago
VulnTitan security toolkit for WordPress sites. Detect and remove malware, vulnerable plugins, risky file changes, and comment or form spam.
30 installs1,953 downloads52/100 • Maintained
My Links(1)•Updated 1264d ago
Show all links in the site. This is useful to find injected links without your autorization.
30 installs1,763 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Safe Sites(1)•Updated 201d ago
Safe Sites is a WordPress security plugin offering real-time monitoring, file permission control, malware scanning, and plugin & theme security.
30 installs883 downloads40/100 • Stale
Frumentarii Security Malware Scanner and Anti Virus(4)•Updated 3644d ago
Frumentarii is a fast and smart malware scanner. Can detect Web Malwares. With smart code highlighting you can identify the infection.
20 installs4,314 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
MoeSec Security – Comprehensive Malware Scanner & Security Suite(2)•Updated 125d ago
MoeSec Security is a comprehensive plugin for Malware Scanning, Monitoring, Integrity, Security Hardening and Protection.
20 installs1,800 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Upload Scanner(1)•Updated 5246d ago
Scan all uploaded files with ClamAV or your favorite malware scanner
20 installs5,412 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
attachmentAV – Virus Scan & Malware Protection for form plugins like Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms(1)•Updated 167d ago
Virus scan and malware protection for Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms, Formidable Forms, Iptanus File Upload, and more. Powered by Sophos.
20 installs2,898 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Fullworks Security Scanner(1)•Updated 575d ago
Fullworks Security Scanner: Your Website's Guardian. Core, Themes, Plugins - Checked. Vulnerabilities - Squashed. Your Site - Secure.
20 installs2,538 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Content Guard Pro – Database Malware Scanner & SEO Spam Detector(1)•Updated 131d ago
Scan your WordPress database for hidden SEO spam, pharma hacks, malicious scripts, iframes and spam links in posts and blocks.
20 installs944 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Virus Activity(0)•Updated 3192d ago
This widget displays global virus activity level with the latest Internet security threats.
20 installs6,181 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
SecurelyWP – all-in-one security(0)•Updated 312d ago
SecurelyWP is a simple security plugin that protects your WordPress site right after activation—no setup needed for most features.
20 installs1,079 downloads38/100 • Stale
Guardian Gaze Security – AI Based Malware Scanner, Firewall and Login Protection(4)•Updated 116d ago
Safeguard your WordPress website from evolving malware, brute force attacks, hidden backdoors, and zero-day vulnerabilities.
10 installs1,414 downloads52/100 • Maintained
MAT Firewall(1)•Updated 523d ago
MAT Firewall is a powerful WordPress security plugin that helps protect your website from malicious attacks, brute force attempts, and unauthorized ac …
10 installs560 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Cleverhog Malware Scanner(1)•Updated 124d ago
Free WordPress malware scanner by Cleverhog: detect suspicious files, backdoors, weak logins, and outdated software from your dashboard.
10 installs163 downloads52/100 • Maintained
10 installs6,997 downloads26/100 • Possibly abandoned
Global threat activity level Widget(0)•Updated 219d ago
Displays global virus and spyware activity level and latest spyware threats with guidelines how to remove them.
10 installs4,373 downloads38/100 • Stale
WPMissionControl(0)•Updated 149d ago
Monitor uptime, SSL, domain, integrity, malware, visual changes, activity, and errors. Lightweight client. Requires a WPMissionControl account.
10 installs2,387 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Sabres Security Website Protection(0)•Updated 2660d ago
Sabres offers powerful and unique protection for your website. Protect against a wide array of bot and web-based attacks, and defend your business.
10 installs2,283 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
Code Scanner(0)•Updated 2784d ago
Scans WordPress plugin, theme, and core directories for malicious code injections.
10 installs2,083 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
Code Analyzer(0)•Updated 4056d ago
Simple search tool using regular expressions to find unwanted code in plugins.
10 installs1,869 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
ELK Security Enforcer(0)•Updated 2333d ago
This simple plugin enforces security measures against march 2020 attacks and handles breach notification
10 installs1,353 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
BlogSafe Honeypot(0)•Updated 1884d ago
BlogSafe Honeypot is a 'lite' version our private research tool. Instead of tracking where visitors…
10 installs346 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
BrandBees Malware Guardian(0)•Updated 154d ago
Scans WordPress files and database for malware indicators with practical cleanup workflows and backups.
10 installs275 downloads50/100 • Maintained
FirePhage Security(0)•Updated 127d ago
WordPress security plugin with malware scanning, file integrity checks, login protection, update visibility, and optional FirePhage sync.
10 installs250 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Weglob Auto Repair for Wordfence Security(0)•Updated 173d ago
Automatically repairs or deletes files flagged by Wordfence Security on a configurable schedule.
10 installs225 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Malroot Security(0)•Updated 113d ago
Catches database-resident backdoors, rogue admins, malicious MySQL triggers and self-healing rootkits other scanners miss.
10 installs84 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Uptrue Monitor(8)•Updated 144d ago
Monitor your site from the inside — file injections, rogue admin users, foreign-language content, brute force attacks, and security misconfigurations.
0 installs119 downloads52/100 • Maintained
ByteDefense Security(3)•Updated 482d ago
A powerful, user-friendly security tool that scans your website files and database for vulnerabilities, malware, and threats in minutes—keeping your d …
0 installs319 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Dhurandhar AI Security(3)•Updated 151d ago
AI-powered WordPress security plugin that detects vulnerabilities and enhances website protection.
0 installs196 downloads52/100 • Maintained
VMP Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security(2)•Updated 106d ago
Firewall, 9 malware scanners, 2FA, country blocking, audit log preview — all free. 750+ WAF rules and 170,000+ signatures. No paywall.
0 installs1,594 downloads52/100 • Maintained