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.
(4,931)
Updated 140d ago
5,000,000 installs418,135,546 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.
(2,402)
Updated 113d ago
3,000,000 installs493,632,670 downloads69/100 • Maintained
Kadence Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection
Kadence 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.
(3,987)
Updated 124d ago
700,000 installs38,576,435 downloads61/100 • 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 119d ago
600,000 installs35,342,099 downloads64/100 • 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 115d ago
100,000 installs3,282,527 downloads61/100 • 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.
(158)
Updated 163d ago
100,000 installs3,374,832 downloads59/100 • 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 172d ago
100,000 installs2,436,089 downloads59/100 • 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.
(333)
Updated 176d ago
80,000 installs4,118,564 downloads71/100 • 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 180d ago
40,000 installs1,231,904 downloads49/100 • Maintained
Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal
Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal
Protect WordPress from malware, hackers, brute-force attacks and suspicious traffic. Includes firewall, login security, 2FA, and vulnerability checks.
(383)
Updated 114d ago
30,000 installs2,769,723 downloads70/100 • Maintained
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
A lightweight, fast and powerful virus scanner for WordPress.
(35)
Updated 113d ago
30,000 installs982,756 downloads56/100 • Maintained
AntiVirus
AntiVirus
Security plugin to protect your blog or website against exploits and spam injections.
(23)
Updated 283d ago
30,000 installs1,319,164 downloads42/100 • Stale
Jetpack VaultPress
Jetpack VaultPress
(DEPRECATED: Please install "Jetpack VaultPress Backup" instead) Jetpack VaultPress offers real-time backups, one-click restores, and premiu …
(72)
Updated 172d ago
10,000 installs2,047,307 downloads56/100 • 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 104d ago
10,000 installs4,566,101 downloads66/100 • Maintained
Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall
Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall
WordPress security plugin with free 8G firewall/WAF, 50+ security tests, vulnerability and core scanning, events logging, and AI-powered security repo …
(99)
Updated 103d ago
7,000 installs871,933 downloads56/100 • Maintained
DefendWP Firewall
DefendWP Firewall
Get instant protection against vulnerabilities disclosed by security companies.
(0)
Updated 471d ago
3,000 installs11,655 downloads26/100 • Possibly abandoned
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 176d ago
1,000 installs51,550 downloads54/100 • Maintained
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
(13)
Updated 106d ago
1,000 installs13,434 downloads64/100 • Maintained
Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security
Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security
WordPress firewall with cloud WAF rules, malware scanning, 2FA, vulnerability checks, IP blocking, and real-time security logs.
(5)
Updated 113d ago
600 installs1,594 downloads52/100 • Maintained
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 584d ago
600 installs5,358 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 123d ago
500 installs19,010 downloads52/100 • 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 2273d ago
400 installs8,025 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Spam Master
Spam Master
Real-time firewall and anti-spam for WordPress. Block spam bots, comments, logins & registrations. No CAPTCHA, no slowdown.
(71)
Updated 127d ago
200 installs145,597 downloads56/100 • 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 369d ago
200 installs9,446 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
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 5926d ago
80 installs16,235 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
Safe Ai Malware Protection for WP
Safe Ai Malware Protection for WP
Secure Your WordPress Site with Cutting-Edge Protection
(0)
Updated 585d ago
80 installs15,961 downloads26/100 • Possibly abandoned
WP Guardian
WP Guardian
An easy way to harden your website's security effectively.
(1)
Updated 133d ago
40 installs5,082 downloads52/100 • Maintained
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 434d ago
40 installs5,042 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Lumiverse Security Watchdog Lite
Lumiverse Security Watchdog Lite
Lightweight WordPress security scanner with live file watching, traffic protection, and one-click hardening. Detects malware early — before damage spr …
(1)
Updated 109d ago
40 installs567 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Custom settings for Sucuri Scanner
Custom settings for Sucuri Scanner
Hide firewall related UI elements, relocate datastore path and more.
(0)
Updated 3720d ago
40 installs3,336 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
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 118d ago
30 installs1,953 downloads52/100 • Maintained
My Links
My Links
Show all links in the site. This is useful to find injected links without your autorization.
(1)
Updated 1264d ago
30 installs1,763 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 201d ago
30 installs883 downloads40/100 • Stale
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 3644d ago
20 installs4,314 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
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 125d ago
20 installs1,800 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Upload Scanner
Upload Scanner
Scan all uploaded files with ClamAV or your favorite malware scanner
(1)
Updated 5246d ago
20 installs5,412 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
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 167d ago
20 installs2,898 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Fullworks Security Scanner
Fullworks Security Scanner
Fullworks Security Scanner: Your Website's Guardian. Core, Themes, Plugins - Checked. Vulnerabilities - Squashed. Your Site - Secure.
(1)
Updated 575d ago
20 installs2,538 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Content Guard Pro – Database Malware Scanner & SEO Spam Detector
Content Guard Pro – Database Malware Scanner & SEO Spam Detector
Scan your WordPress database for hidden SEO spam, pharma hacks, malicious scripts, iframes and spam links in posts and blocks.
(1)
Updated 131d ago
20 installs944 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Virus Activity
Virus Activity
This widget displays global virus activity level with the latest Internet security threats.
(0)
Updated 3192d ago
20 installs6,181 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
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 312d ago
20 installs1,079 downloads38/100 • Stale
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.
(4)
Updated 116d ago
10 installs1,414 downloads52/100 • 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 523d ago
10 installs560 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Cleverhog Malware Scanner
Cleverhog Malware Scanner
Free WordPress malware scanner by Cleverhog: detect suspicious files, backdoors, weak logins, and outdated software from your dashboard.
(1)
Updated 124d ago
10 installs163 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Wieczo's Virus Scanner
Wieczo's Virus Scanner
A plugin to scan uploaded files for viruses with ClamAV.
(0)
Updated 713d ago
10 installs6,997 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 219d ago
10 installs4,373 downloads38/100 • Stale
WPMissionControl
WPMissionControl
Monitor uptime, SSL, domain, integrity, malware, visual changes, activity, and errors. Lightweight client. Requires a WPMissionControl account.
(0)
Updated 149d ago
10 installs2,387 downloads50/100 • 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 2660d ago
10 installs2,283 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
Code Scanner
Code Scanner
Scans WordPress plugin, theme, and core directories for malicious code injections.
(0)
Updated 2784d ago
10 installs2,083 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
Code Analyzer
Code Analyzer
Simple search tool using regular expressions to find unwanted code in plugins.
(0)
Updated 4056d ago
10 installs1,869 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 2333d ago
10 installs1,353 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 1884d ago
10 installs346 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
BrandBees Malware Guardian
BrandBees Malware Guardian
Scans WordPress files and database for malware indicators with practical cleanup workflows and backups.
(0)
Updated 154d ago
10 installs275 downloads50/100 • Maintained
FirePhage Security
FirePhage Security
WordPress security plugin with malware scanning, file integrity checks, login protection, update visibility, and optional FirePhage sync.
(0)
Updated 127d ago
10 installs250 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Weglob Auto Repair for Wordfence Security
Weglob Auto Repair for Wordfence Security
Automatically repairs or deletes files flagged by Wordfence Security on a configurable schedule.
(0)
Updated 173d ago
10 installs225 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Malroot Security
Malroot Security
Catches database-resident backdoors, rogue admins, malicious MySQL triggers and self-healing rootkits other scanners miss.
(0)
Updated 113d ago
10 installs84 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Uptrue Monitor
Uptrue Monitor
Monitor your site from the inside — file injections, rogue admin users, foreign-language content, brute force attacks, and security misconfigurations.
(8)
Updated 144d ago
0 installs119 downloads52/100 • Maintained
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 482d ago
0 installs319 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Dhurandhar AI Security
Dhurandhar AI Security
AI-powered WordPress security plugin that detects vulnerabilities and enhances website protection.
(3)
Updated 151d ago
0 installs196 downloads52/100 • Maintained
VMP Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
VMP Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
Firewall, 9 malware scanners, 2FA, country blocking, audit log preview — all free. 750+ WAF rules and 170,000+ signatures. No paywall.
(2)
Updated 106d ago
0 installs1,594 downloads52/100 • Maintained