Know the instant a plugin, theme or WordPress core has a known security hole - with a security score and clear fixes. Patch before attackers do.
Alternatives to System Vulnerability Scanner
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WordPress malware scanner and virus scanner for hacked sites. Find malware, backdoors and malicious code, then remove it with quarantine and repair.
Free, lightweight WordPress security. Harden your site with login protection & 2FA, see Site Health clearly and run on-demand checks—setup in minutes.
See Security Ninja vulnerabilities and security test results in your MainWP dashboard.
Free WordPress security scanner. Audit your site for vulnerabilities, weak settings and exposed files, with a clear fix for every issue found.
Check your site's security from WordPress: SSL, security headers, cookies and DNS, graded A-F. Free account, no credit card.
JAT Shell Scannerv1.6.0
Checks if your site is exposed to, or was hacked through, PHP2Shell (critical PHP bug) and wp2shell (WordPress bug). Optional fixes you can undo.
Scan your plugins, themes and WordPress core against trusted vulnerability databases and get a clear, prioritized security overview.
Finds malware, tampered files, known vulnerabilities, injected content and risky settings, and explains each fix in plain words.
Vigil Security Scannerv0.9.1
AI-powered WordPress plugin that scans for vulnerabilities and outdated components in plugins, core, and PHP. Stay secure with proactive alerts.