# Best Backdoor Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 7 backdoor plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Cleverhog Malware Scanner, Deep Malware Cleaner, Malroot Security.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Cleverhog Malware Scanner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleverhog-malware-scanner/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 17, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 2 | [Deep Malware Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/deep-malware-cleaner/) | 50+ | — | Aug 13, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 3 | [Malroot Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/malroot-security/) | 20+ | — | Jul 10, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 4 | [Nova Scan Lite – Malware Scanner, Backdoor & File Integrity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/novascan-lite/) | <10 | — | Aug 22, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 5 | [SMEPlan Security Shield](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smeplan-security-shield/) | <10 | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Papy3D Security Guard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/papy3d-security-guard/) | <10 | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 7 | [Hanu Malware Guard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hanu-malware-guard/) | <10 | 4.5/5 (2) | Sep 22, 2026 | 70/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular backdoor plugin for WordPress?
Cleverhog Malware Scanner is the most popular backdoor plugin with 70+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many backdoor plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 7 plugins tagged “backdoor” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these backdoor plugins actively maintained?
3 of the top 7 backdoor plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backdoor/ · Generated 2026-10-03 10:39 UTC by PageForge