Hack-Info
Ext Security. Monitoring about evil hacking attempts and block IP via htaccess. Our reports - Simply, Briefly and in Detail.
Solid choice
Hack-Info is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 days ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 4 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Hack-Info stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| hack | #28 |
| monitoring | >100 |
| scanning | >100 |
| security | >100 |
| tools | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Hack-Info
From the official readme · v12.38Description
Now, “Hack-Info” – it is a standalone independent complete tool.
Previously, it was like Add-On for “iThemes Security”. But time has shown that it is bad to be dependent on others.. Especially when their DB structure changes.
“Hack-Info” make improve the perception of information about events, which is important to quickly and in detail see and understand. Without the need for unnecessary clicks and conversions. “Hack-Info” notifies the site administrator by providing a detailed list of IP addresses, requests – attempts to scan resources and search for passwords with names.
Features
- An additional level of security for your site.
- Simply, Briefly and in Detail.
- Even without going to the site admin area, you will be informed about the activity of the current day.
- Any person can be a recipient of notifications. Not necessarily the Administrator.
- Adjustable interval for the formation of the Digest.
- The e-mail report received contains full and detailed information about the nature of attempts to hack your site:
- In cases of Brite Force, user names are displayed.
So, one glance is enough for you to understand what you’re dealing with: a routine search or a targeted attack on an already compromised name. - In cases of URL scanning, requests are displayed.
- In cases of Brite Force, user names are displayed.
- Timely analysis of such requests allows you to draw conclusions about which Plugins, Themes or Scripts are vulnerable, and in time to abandon their use in their projects.
- The information digest is compact and minimalistic, but at the same time it easily and visually gives a complete information picture. You do not have to go to your site to get more details. Therefore, even being outside the usual workspace, on a slow Internet, but having the ability to read mail – you will be fully informed, and therefore, if necessary, you can make the necessary and fast decisions. And this approach is many times more effective than messages like: “To see the list of blocked IP addresses and to know the parameters of requests – click on the button …” And then, still it will be necessary to login …
- In the control panel, the Administrator can view all reports with various data sets: “Scan URLs & Files,” “Scan from IP,” “Brute-Force User Names,” and “Brute-Force from IP.”
- Color marks allows you to evaluate the activity of grouped data.
- Block / UnBlock IP via htaccess from Tab-Log Page.
- Auto & Manual Block IP Processing via Htaccess by Dictionary Scan.
Installation
- Upload ‘hack-info folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- If you have any problems – please ask for support.
Changelog
Upgrade please
12.38
2026.09.22
* Add "Tools" Tab.
* Add Manual-Block IP Processing via Htaccess.
* Add custom Trigger to Dictionary.
* Tested to WP: 7.1.1
11.37
2026.09.11
* Add Auto-Block IP Processing via Htaccess.
* Fix Count WhoIs Cashed.
10.36
2026.09.01
* Add Block IP Processing via Htaccess.
9.35
2026.08.27
* Formated Data on "View" Tab.
9.34
2026.08.26
* Add "User-Agents" Tab.
* Change Requires at least: 4.7.0
8.33
2026.08.24
* Pagination for Tab-View.
* Add Options: "Debug", "Pagination".
* Tested to WP: 7.1
* Change Requires at least: 4.4.0
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Hack-Info: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is Hack-Info free?
Yes. Hack-Info is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Hack-Info safe to use in 2026?
Hack-Info is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 days ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Hack-Info?
Hack-Info is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,663 times since it launched in September 2018. It was downloaded 335 times in the last 30 days.
Does Hack-Info work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Hack-Info up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.7.0 or newer.
What PHP version does Hack-Info need?
Hack-Info requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Hack-Info last updated?
The latest version, 12.38, was released on September 22, 2026 (4 days ago).
Who makes Hack-Info?
Hack-Info is developed and maintained by wpgear.
What are the best alternatives to Hack-Info?
The most popular alternatives to Hack-Info are WPScan (8K+ installs), Exploit Scanner (8K+ installs) and WPDoctor Malware Scanner &… (600+ installs).
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