# Server Security Scan

> Server Security Scan has 20+ active installs and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Server Security Scan shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**♦ Check your server’s overall security ♦ Detect unsafe PHP settings ♦ Detect unsafe PHP functions ♦ Check for security modules ♦ Detect unwanted write permissions ♦ Detect all errors and error levels**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 6,196
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+20.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 23, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wputils (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wordpressutils/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/server-security-scan/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,634 |
| [security check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security-check/) | #2 | 3 |
| [security scan](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security-scan/) | #2 | 3 |
| [server scan](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/server-scan/) | #1 | 1 |
| [server security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/server-security/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| security check | >100 | 10,000 |
| security scan | >100 | 1,904 |
| server scan | >100 | 2,293 |
| server security | >100 | 7,959 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordfence/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (5,024) | Sep 30, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-ssl/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (8,866) | Sep 15, 2026 | 99/100 |
| 3 | [Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack/) | 3M+ | 3.7/5 (2,407) | Oct 6, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Hostinger Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hostinger/) | 3M+ | 3.5/5 (40) | Oct 7, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 5 | [Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts-reloaded/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,485) | Sep 23, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-security/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (157) | Aug 28, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Safe SVG](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safe-svg/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (79) | Sep 22, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [ManageWP Worker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/worker/) | 1M+ | 4.6/5 (679) | Aug 21, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 10 | [All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,717) | Sep 17, 2026 | 91/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Server Security Scan safe to use in 2026?
Server Security Scan shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Server Security Scan?
Server Security Scan is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,196 times since it launched in August 2013. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Server Security Scan work with WordPress 7.1?
Server Security Scan is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Server Security Scan last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 23, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Server Security Scan?
Server Security Scan is developed and maintained by wputils.

### What are the best alternatives to Server Security Scan?
The most popular alternatives to Server Security Scan are Wordfence Security (5M+ installs), Really Simple Security (3M+ installs) and Jetpack (3M+ installs).


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