# File Change Monitor

> File Change Monitor has 20+ active installs and 175 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 45/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** File Change Monitor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.

**File Change Monitor is a lightweight WordPress plugin that detects file changes in your core, theme, and plugin directories, helping you monitor unauthorized modifications or malware injections.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,195
- **Downloads (30 days):** 175 (+8.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 45/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** May 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Osman (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/oyagmur/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/file-change-monitor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [file change](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/file-change/) | #1 | 1 |
| [File Integrity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/file-integrity/) | #2 | 20 |
| [malware detection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/malware-detection/) | #3 | 4 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,589 |
| [wordpress monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-monitor/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| file change | #98 | 10,000 |
| File Integrity | #42 | 670 |
| malware detection | #69 | 237 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| wordpress monitor | >100 | 2,904 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Change Monitor free?
Yes. File Change Monitor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is File Change Monitor safe to use in 2026?
File Change Monitor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use File Change Monitor?
File Change Monitor is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,195 times since it launched in May 2025. It was downloaded 175 times in the last 30 days.

### Does File Change Monitor work with WordPress 7.1?
File Change Monitor is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does File Change Monitor need?
File Change Monitor requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was File Change Monitor last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on May 15, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes File Change Monitor?
File Change Monitor is developed and maintained by Osman.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/file-change-monitor/ · Generated 2026-09-30 02:14 UTC by PageForge