# SiteCare – Vulnerability Scanner

> SiteCare – Vulnerability Scanner has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 186 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 74/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** SiteCare – Vulnerability Scanner is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

**Know the instant a plugin, theme or WordPress core has a known security hole - with a security score and clear fixes. Patch before attackers do.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 1,674
- **Downloads (30 days):** 186 (+148% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 74/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.2.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 11, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.1+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** SiteCare (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fstab/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [plugin vulnerability](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-vulnerability/) | #1 | 1 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,604 |
| [vulnerabilities](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vulnerabilities/) | #8 | 18 |
| [vulnerability scan](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vulnerability-scan/) | #1 | 2 |
| [vulnerability scanner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vulnerability-scanner/) | #6 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| plugin vulnerability | #26 | 3,727 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| vulnerabilities | #51 | 3,736 |
| vulnerability scan | #8 | 483 |
| vulnerability scanner | #9 | 287 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is SiteCare – Vulnerability Scanner free?
Yes. SiteCare – Vulnerability Scanner is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is SiteCare – Vulnerability Scanner safe to use in 2026?
SiteCare – Vulnerability Scanner is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SiteCare – Vulnerability Scanner?
SiteCare – Vulnerability Scanner is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,674 times since it launched in October 2024. It was downloaded 186 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SiteCare – Vulnerability Scanner work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested SiteCare – Vulnerability Scanner up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.1 or newer.

### What PHP version does SiteCare – Vulnerability Scanner need?
SiteCare – Vulnerability Scanner requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SiteCare – Vulnerability Scanner last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.1, was released on September 11, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes SiteCare – Vulnerability Scanner?
SiteCare – Vulnerability Scanner is developed and maintained by SiteCare.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/ · Generated 2026-10-03 06:26 UTC by PageForge