Genisoft Security Connector
Secure read-only connector linking your WordPress site to the WP Security malware-scanning service for remote security audits.
Use with caution
Genisoft Security Connector works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Rankings
Where Genisoft Security Connector stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| hacked | #39 |
| malware | >100 |
| scanner | >100 |
| security | >100 |
| security audit | >100 |
About Genisoft Security Connector
From the official readme · v0.8.1Description
Genisoft Security Connector is the official plugin for WP Security (by Genisoft) — a remote security audit and malware detection service for WordPress.
This plugin is a lightweight connector: it performs no analysis itself. It exposes a read-only REST API authenticated with HMAC-SHA256 that the WP Security engine calls to audit your site remotely, without SSH or FTP. The heavy analysis (detection of webshells, backdoors, injections, obfuscated code, WordPress core integrity checks against the official api.wordpress.org checksums, and YARA rules) runs on our servers, in an isolated environment — your site stays light and fast.
What the scanner detects:
- PHP webshells and backdoors
- Injectors and malicious redirects
- Obfuscated / encoded code
- Modified WordPress core files
- Vulnerable plugins and themes (CVE)
- Code injected into the database (wp_options, etc.)
Secure by design:
- HMAC-SHA256 authentication on every request (signature + timestamp; requests older than 5 minutes are rejected). One unique key per site.
- Read-only: files are read for analysis, never executed (no
eval,execorincludeon external content). - No SSH, no SFTP.
Third-party service
This plugin is a connector: it requires an account on the external WP Security service (https://wordpress.genisoft.fr) to be useful. Each time you start a scan from your WP Security dashboard, the service calls the plugin’s read-only REST API to read the files to analyze. File contents are not stored by the service — only analysis results (metadata) are kept; hosting is in the EU (GDPR).
- Service website: https://wordpress.genisoft.fr
- Terms of service: https://wordpress.genisoft.fr/legal/cgu
- Privacy policy: https://wordpress.genisoft.fr/legal/confidentialite
Installation
- Upload the
genisoft-security-connectorfolder to/wp-content/plugins/, or install the plugin via Plugins → Add New. - Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Go to Settings → Genisoft Security and copy your site URL and connection key.
- Create an account at wordpress.genisoft.fr, connect your site and run your first scan.
Frequently asked questions
Does the plugin slow down my site?
No. The connector only exposes a read-only API; all the heavy analysis runs on the WP Security servers, not on your hosting.
Do I need a WP Security account?
Yes. The plugin is a connector to the WP Security service; it does not work on its own. Connecting a site and running a discovery scan are free.
Can the plugin modify my files?
No. This connector is strictly read-only: it never executes, modifies, deletes or moves your files.
Are my files sent to a third party?
Only the files needed for analysis are read on demand during a scan. They are not stored — only the results (metadata) are kept, hosted in the EU.
Changelog
Privacy improvement: administrator email addresses are no longer transmitted during database scans.
0.8.1
- Privacy: the database scan no longer returns site administrators’ email addresses (only non-personal signals: unusual login, account age).
0.8.0
- Read-only connector: info, files, file content and database scan endpoints.
- HMAC-SHA256 authentication with signed query string.
For developers
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FAQ
Genisoft Security Connector: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is Genisoft Security Connector free?
Yes. Genisoft Security Connector is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Genisoft Security Connector safe to use in 2026?
Genisoft Security Connector works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Genisoft Security Connector?
Genisoft Security Connector is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 189 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.
Does Genisoft Security Connector work with WordPress 7.1?
Genisoft Security Connector is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Genisoft Security Connector need?
Genisoft Security Connector requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Genisoft Security Connector last updated?
The latest version, 0.8.1, was released on July 18, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Genisoft Security Connector?
Genisoft Security Connector is developed and maintained by genisoftweb.
What are the best alternatives to Genisoft Security Connector?
The most popular alternatives to Genisoft Security Connector are Threat Scan Plugin (400+ installs), Batch REST Guard (100+ installs) and Cleverhog Malware Scanner (80+ installs).
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