# Guardlo Security & Malware Scanner with Trust Badge

> Guardlo Security & Malware Scanne… has <10 active installs and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Guardlo Security & Malware Scan… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Secure your WordPress site with a core malware scanner, verify server infrastructure, and display a verified trust badge to boost visitor confidence.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 470
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+44.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Mar 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dansebastian (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dansebastian/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/guardlo-security-malware-scan-trust-badge/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hide login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide-login/) | #24 | 32 |
| [malware scanner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/malware-scanner/) | #57 | 62 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,604 |
| [trust badge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/trust-badge/) | #8 | 10 |
| [woocommerce security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce-security/) | #5 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hide login | >100 | 2,088 |
| malware scanner | #83 | 248 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| trust badge | #63 | 465 |
| woocommerce security | >100 | 6,587 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy Hide Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-hide-login/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (43) | Sep 13, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [WPOrLogin – Custom Login, Social Login, Limit Attempts, Hide Login & reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wporlogin/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (32) | Jul 14, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [Block wp-login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-wp-login/) | 600+ | 4.7/5 (9) | Aug 13, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Login Armor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-armor/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Oct 3, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 5 | [Defyn Security Manager – Hide Login, 2FA & Brute-Force Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/defyn-security-manager/) | 30+ | — | Sep 7, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 6 | [Blaminhor Essentials – Redirects, Broken Links, Favicon, Maintenance, Classic Editor & 21 More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blaminhor-essentials/) | 20+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 26, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 7 | [Admin Login Guard & Branding](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-login-guard-branding/) | 20+ | — | Sep 7, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 8 | [Authlify – Custom Login URL, Login Security, 2FA & Login Page Designer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/modify-login/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Sep 30, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 9 | [Shield WP Admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shield-wp-admin/) | 10+ | — | Jun 1, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 10 | [24TT Login Security and Brander](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/24tt-login-security-and-brander/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | May 26, 2026 | 58/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guardlo Security & Malware Scan… free?
Yes. Guardlo Security & Malware Scan… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Guardlo Security & Malware Scan… safe to use in 2026?
Guardlo Security & Malware Scan… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Guardlo Security & Malware Scan…?
Guardlo Security & Malware Scan… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 470 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Guardlo Security & Malware Scan… work with WordPress 7.1?
Guardlo Security & Malware Scan… 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 Guardlo Security & Malware Scan… need?
Guardlo Security & Malware Scan… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Guardlo Security & Malware Scan… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on March 23, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes Guardlo Security & Malware Scan…?
Guardlo Security & Malware Scan… is developed and maintained by dansebastian.

### What are the best alternatives to Guardlo Security & Malware Scan…?
The most popular alternatives to Guardlo Security & Malware Scan… are Easy Hide Login (20K+ installs), WPOrLogin (2K+ installs) and Block wp-login (600+ installs).


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