File Change Monitor
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.
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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where File Change Monitor stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| file change | #98 |
| File Integrity | #42 |
| malware detection | #69 |
| security | >100 |
| wordpress monitor | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About File Change Monitor
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
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.
Features
- Scans critical WordPress directories (wp-admin, wp-includes, wp-content/themes, wp-content/plugins)
- Detects file additions, modifications, and deletions
- Sends alert via email to the admin email address
- Lightweight and fast
- No configuration required – install and activate
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/file-change-monitor directory, or install it via the WordPress plugin repository.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- The plugin will automatically start monitoring file changes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I customize which folders are monitored?
Currently, the plugin monitors core WordPress folders by default. Custom folder support will be added in a future release.
How often does the plugin check for changes?
The plugin checks on a scheduled interval and when the scan interval is due, so it does not scan on every page load.
Can I receive alerts through Telegram or other services?
The current version supports email alerts. Support for additional channels is planned.
Changelog
This version reduces performance impact by only scanning files on a scheduled or due interval instead of every page load.
1.0.4
- Added scheduled and throttled scanning to avoid site performance impact on every page load.
- Added activation hook to initialize baseline scanning state.
- Added cron support for regular automated scans.
- Improved file state comparison with safer metadata storage.
1.0.3
- Removed incorrect ZIP file structure from trunk and tags.
- Added clean file structure with proper plugin root files.
1.0.2
- Fixed: replaced hardcoded paths with WordPress functions.
- Log file moved to uploads directory using wp_upload_dir().
- Updated author name to “oyagmur”.
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FAQ
File Change Monitor: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
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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