# Smart Security Checker

> Smart Security Checker has <10 active installs, a 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Smart Security Checker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**This plugin Allows users to check for malware and other security issues on their WordPress website. Use this tool to check your WordPress website for malware and other security issues.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,073
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (+37.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 10, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.15
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** SmartSoftFirm (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/smartsoftfirm/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-security-checker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [malware check. website malware and security check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/malware-check-website-malware-and-security-check/) | #1 | 1 |
| [security check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security-check/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| malware check. website malware and security check | >100 | 210 |
| security check | >100 | 10,000 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Smart Security Checker safe to use in 2026?
Smart Security Checker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smart Security Checker?
Smart Security Checker is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,073 times since it launched in January 2023. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart Security Checker work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart Security Checker is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Smart Security Checker need?
Smart Security Checker requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Smart Security Checker last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 10, 2023 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Smart Security Checker?
Smart Security Checker is developed and maintained by SmartSoftFirm.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-security-checker/ · Generated 2026-10-10 02:38 UTC by PageForge