WordPress malware plugins

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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.
(4,863)
Updated 148d ago
5,000,000 installs407,355,943 downloads71/100 • Maintained
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth
Improve your WP security with powerful one-click tools like backup, WAF, and malware scan. Includes free tools like stats, CDN and social sharing.
(2,389)
Updated 31d ago
3,000,000 installs486,865,257 downloads81/100 • Actively maintained
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection
Harden your site security with Login Security, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Vulnerability Scanner, Firewall, and more. Formerly iThemes Security.
(3,982)
Updated 49d ago
700,000 installs37,693,056 downloads69/100 • Actively maintained
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening
The Sucuri WordPress Security plugin is a security toolset for security integrity monitoring, malware detection and security hardening.
(383)
Updated 32d ago
600,000 installs34,000,515 downloads65/100 • Actively maintained
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced Security Plugin and Firewall
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced Security Plugin and Firewall
A true Web Application Firewall to protect and secure WordPress.
(219)
Updated 46d ago
100,000 installs3,183,388 downloads65/100 • Actively maintained
BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security
BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security
The fastest firewall plugin for WordPress. Protect against a wide range of threats with minimal performance impact.
(156)
Updated 51d ago
100,000 installs3,272,626 downloads78/100 • Actively maintained
Jetpack Protect
Jetpack Protect
Free daily vulnerability scans & WordPress security, powered by WPScan (an Automattic brand) and its 60,000+ vulnerability database. No setup needed!
(120)
Updated 37d ago
100,000 installs2,390,674 downloads68/100 • Actively maintained
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall
WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.
(330)
Updated 41d ago
90,000 installs4,088,473 downloads74/100 • Actively maintained
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and Performant Security
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and Performant Security
Protect your WordPress with SecuPress, analyze and ensure the safety of your website daily.
(108)
Updated 45d ago
40,000 installs1,217,812 downloads78/100 • Actively maintained
Login Security, FireWall, Malware removal by CleanTalk
Login Security, FireWall, Malware removal by CleanTalk
Brute force, Login security & Two Factor Auth (2FA). Limit login. Malware & Vulnerabilities scan. FireWall. Enterprise ready security plugin.
(379)
Updated 35d ago
30,000 installs2,653,075 downloads78/100 • Actively maintained
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
A lightweight, fast and powerful virus scanner for WordPress.
(34)
Updated 32d ago
30,000 installs941,603 downloads55/100 • Actively maintained
AntiVirus
AntiVirus
Security plugin to protect your blog or website against exploits and spam injections.
(22)
Updated 147d ago
30,000 installs1,316,232 downloads54/100 • Maintained
Jetpack VaultPress
Jetpack VaultPress
(DEPRECATED: Please install "Jetpack VaultPress Backup" instead) Jetpack VaultPress offers real-time backups, one-click restores, and premiu …
(72)
Updated 37d ago
10,000 installs2,035,842 downloads65/100 • Actively maintained
Quttera ThreatSign – Web Malware Scanner for WordPress
Quttera ThreatSign – Web Malware Scanner for WordPress
WordPress multi-level security scanner detecting malware, 0-day threats, brute-force attacks, bot attacks, and unauthorized admin changes.
(47)
Updated 32d ago
10,000 installs4,477,076 downloads55/100 • Actively maintained
Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall
Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall
WordPress security plugin with free basic firewall/WAF, vulnerability and core scanning, and 50+ core integrity checks.
(99)
Updated 32d ago
7,000 installs858,392 downloads75/100 • Actively maintained
DefendWP Firewall
DefendWP Firewall
Get instant protection against vulnerabilities disclosed by security companies.
(0)
Updated 336d ago
3,000 installs10,772 downloads38/100 • Stale
SiteLock Security – WP Hardening, Login Security & Malware Scans
SiteLock Security – WP Hardening, Login Security & Malware Scans
Free, lightweight WordPress security. Harden your site with login protection & 2FA, see Site Health clearly and run on-demand checks—setup in minutes.
(14)
Updated 40d ago
1,000 installs50,187 downloads63/100 • Actively maintained
Safe Ai Malware Protection for WP
Safe Ai Malware Protection for WP
Secure Your WordPress Site with Cutting-Edge Protection
(0)
Updated 450d ago
600 installs15,805 downloads26/100 • Possibly abandoned
WPDoctor Malware Scanner & Vulnerability Checker & IP blocker with Hack monitor Lite
WPDoctor Malware Scanner & Vulnerability Checker & IP blocker with Hack monitor Lite
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 …
(0)
Updated 449d ago
600 installs5,066 downloads26/100 • Possibly abandoned
Security Ninja For MainWP
Security Ninja For MainWP
See Security Ninja vulnerabilities and security test results in your MainWP dashboard.
(1)
Updated 73d ago
500 installs18,117 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
WeSecur Security – Antivirus, Malware Scanner and Protection for your WordPress
WeSecur Security – Antivirus, Malware Scanner and Protection for your WordPress
The WeSecur plugin audits and protects your WordPress by daily analyzing malware, blacklists and vulnerabilities that can be exploited to infect your …
(2)
Updated 2138d ago
400 installs8,025 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Vigilant – 100% Free Security Suite: Firewall, 2FA, Login, Headers, Scanner…
Vigilant – 100% Free Security Suite: Firewall, 2FA, Login, Headers, Scanner…
Premium WordPress Security - 100% FREE: Firewall, 2FA, Security Headers, Login and Malware Protection, File Monitor, Security Audit & more
(8)
Updated 33d ago
300 installs5,089 downloads71/100 • Actively maintained
Spam Master
Spam Master
Real-time firewall and anti-spam for WordPress. Block spam bots, comments, logins & registrations. No CAPTCHA, no slowdown.
(71)
Updated 66d ago
200 installs144,288 downloads65/100 • Actively maintained
Malcure Security Suite
Malcure Security Suite
🔐 All-in-one WordPress security: malware scanner (files+DB), force re-login, force logout, control logins, email-alerts. Cloud-based, light & fast.
(2)
Updated 234d ago
200 installs9,164 downloads40/100 • Stale
WP Guardian
WP Guardian
An easy way to harden your website's security effectively.
(1)
Updated 45d ago
100 installs4,271 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
wp secure
wp secure
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 …
(0)
Updated 5791d ago
80 installs16,235 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
Iron Security – WordPress Security Plugin
Iron Security – WordPress Security Plugin
Hardening tool that blocks hackers and protect against: Brute Force Attacks, Exploits, Injections, Clickjacking and other important functionalities.
(1)
Updated 299d ago
40 installs4,683 downloads40/100 • Stale
Custom settings for Sucuri Scanner
Custom settings for Sucuri Scanner
Hide firewall related UI elements, relocate datastore path and more.
(0)
Updated 3584d ago
40 installs3,236 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
Lumiverse Security Watchdog Lite
Lumiverse Security Watchdog Lite
Lightweight background security monitoring for WordPress. Detects suspicious changes and alerts you by email. Includes hardening options like disablin …
(0)
Updated 108d ago
40 installs201 downloads50/100 • Maintained
MoeSec Security – Comprehensive Malware Scanner & Security Suite
MoeSec Security – Comprehensive Malware Scanner & Security Suite
MoeSec Security is a comprehensive plugin for Malware Scanning, Monitoring, Integrity, Security Hardening and Protection.
(2)
Updated 47d ago
30 installs1,539 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
My Links
My Links
Show all links in the site. This is useful to find injected links without your autorization.
(1)
Updated 1129d ago
30 installs1,675 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Safe Sites
Safe Sites
Safe Sites is a WordPress security plugin offering real-time monitoring, file permission control, malware scanning, and plugin & theme security.
(1)
Updated 66d ago
30 installs662 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Frumentarii Security Malware Scanner and Anti Virus
Frumentarii Security Malware Scanner and Anti Virus
Frumentarii is a fast and smart malware scanner. Can detect Web Malwares. With smart code highlighting you can identify the infection.
(4)
Updated 3509d ago
20 installs4,078 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Upload Scanner
Upload Scanner
Scan all uploaded files with ClamAV or your favorite malware scanner
(1)
Updated 5111d ago
20 installs5,412 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Fullworks Security Scanner
Fullworks Security Scanner
Fullworks Security Scanner: Your Website's Guardian. Core, Themes, Plugins - Checked. Vulnerabilities - Squashed. Your Site - Secure.
(1)
Updated 440d ago
20 installs2,427 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Virus Activity
Virus Activity
This widget displays global virus activity level with the latest Internet security threats.
(0)
Updated 3057d ago
20 installs6,092 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
WPMissionControl
WPMissionControl
Monitor uptime, SSL, domain, integrity, malware, visual changes, activity, and errors. Lightweight client. Requires a WPMissionControl account.
(0)
Updated 136d ago
20 installs2,195 downloads50/100 • Maintained
SecurelyWP – all-in-one security
SecurelyWP – all-in-one security
SecurelyWP is a simple security plugin that protects your WordPress site right after activation—no setup needed for most features.
(0)
Updated 177d ago
20 installs934 downloads50/100 • Maintained
attachmentAV – Virus Scan & Malware Protection for form plugins like Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms
attachmentAV – Virus Scan & Malware Protection for form plugins like Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms
Virus scan and malware protection for Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms, Formidable Forms, Iptanus File Upload, and more. Powered by Sophos.
(1)
Updated 31d ago
10 installs2,681 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
VulnTitan – Malware Scanner, Vulnerability Scanner & Security
VulnTitan – Malware Scanner, Vulnerability Scanner & Security
VulnTitan security toolkit for WordPress sites. Detect and remove malware, vulnerable plugins, risky file changes, and comment or form spam.
(1)
Updated 47d ago
10 installs1,493 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Guardian Gaze Security – AI Based Malware Scanner, Firewall and Login Protection
Guardian Gaze Security – AI Based Malware Scanner, Firewall and Login Protection
Safeguard your WordPress website from evolving malware, brute force attacks, hidden backdoors, and zero-day vulnerabilities.
(1)
Updated 40d ago
10 installs1,023 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
MAT Firewall
MAT Firewall
MAT Firewall is a powerful WordPress security plugin that helps protect your website from malicious attacks, brute force attempts, and unauthorized ac …
(1)
Updated 388d ago
10 installs459 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Wieczo's Virus Scanner
Wieczo's Virus Scanner
A plugin to scan uploaded files for viruses with ClamAV.
(0)
Updated 577d ago
10 installs6,709 downloads26/100 • Possibly abandoned
Global threat activity level Widget
Global threat activity level Widget
Displays global virus and spyware activity level and latest spyware threats with guidelines how to remove them.
(0)
Updated 84d ago
10 installs4,263 downloads59/100 • Actively maintained
Sabres Security Website Protection
Sabres Security Website Protection
Sabres offers powerful and unique protection for your website. Protect against a wide array of bot and web-based attacks, and defend your business.
(0)
Updated 2525d ago
10 installs2,283 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
Code Analyzer
Code Analyzer
Simple search tool using regular expressions to find unwanted code in plugins.
(0)
Updated 3921d ago
10 installs1,869 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
Code Scanner
Code Scanner
Scans WordPress plugin, theme, and core directories for malicious code injections.
(0)
Updated 2649d ago
10 installs1,840 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
ELK Security Enforcer
ELK Security Enforcer
This simple plugin enforces security measures against march 2020 attacks and handles breach notification
(0)
Updated 2198d ago
10 installs1,133 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
BlogSafe Honeypot
BlogSafe Honeypot
BlogSafe Honeypot is a 'lite' version our private research tool. Instead of tracking where visitors…
(0)
Updated 1749d ago
10 installs346 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
ByteDefense Security
ByteDefense Security
A powerful, user-friendly security tool that scans your website files and database for vulnerabilities, malware, and threats in minutes—keeping your d …
(3)
Updated 347d ago
0 installs319 downloads40/100 • Stale
Aegis Shield
Aegis Shield
A powerful WordPress security scanner that detects suspicious code, file integrity issues, and offers expert support.
(2)
Updated 360d ago
0 installs511 downloads40/100 • Stale
BlogSafe Scanner
BlogSafe Scanner
BlogSafe Scanner is a lightweight file scanner designed to notify you when any files are…
(1)
Updated 1512d ago
0 installs1,517 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Check Url Malware
Check Url Malware
This plugin allow you to check if the comment author url contain malware.
(1)
Updated 5625d ago
0 installs1,499 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
AVP Website Solution
AVP Website Solution
Adds more security for your website. Server-side scanning. Performs deep website scans of all the files. Virus/Malware detection and removal.
(1)
Updated 528d ago
0 installs1,348 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Content Guard Pro – Database Malware Scanner, Spam Scanner & Security
Content Guard Pro – Database Malware Scanner, Spam Scanner & Security
Database-first WordPress malware scanner and security plugin. Detect hidden SEO spam, pharma hacks, malicious scripts and links in posts & comments.
(1)
Updated 49d ago
0 installs506 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
SecurityWP – Advanced Security & Firewall
SecurityWP – Advanced Security & Firewall
A powerful wordpress security plugin. Advanced protection against malicious requests.
(1)
Updated 1969d ago
0 installs363 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
OS3 Website Protector
OS3 Website Protector
Protect your WP site from malware and virus
(0)
Updated 1431d ago
0 installs2,571 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
Antivirus with G DATA VaaS Integration
Antivirus with G DATA VaaS Integration
Welcome to the WordPress Antivirus Plugin with G DATA VaaS integration! It adds an additional layer of security to your WordPress installation.
(0)
Updated 154d ago
0 installs1,962 downloads50/100 • Maintained
VMP Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
VMP Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
Firewall, malware scanner, 2FA, country blocking, and audit log — all free with real-time updates. No 30-day delays. No paywall.
(0)
Updated 46d ago
0 installs975 downloads59/100 • Actively maintained
Siteklean Website Scanner
Siteklean Website Scanner
The SiteKlean WordPress Website Scanner Plugin is a comprehensive security tool designed to ensure the safety and integrity of WordPress websites.
(0)
Updated 451d ago
0 installs424 downloads26/100 • Possibly abandoned