# Best Exploit Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 5 exploit plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Batch REST Guard, WP-Sentinel, Gauntlet Security.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Batch REST Guard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/batch-rest-guard/) | 100+ | — | Aug 10, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 2 | [WP-Sentinel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sentinel/) | 60+ | 2.6/5 (5) | Feb 3, 2012 | 27/100 |
| 3 | [Gauntlet Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gauntlet-security/) | 50+ | 5/5 (8) | Jul 19, 2016 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [WP Smart Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-smart-security/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 18, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [Exploit Scanner for Active Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/exploit-scanner-for-active-theme/) | 20+ | — | Sep 6, 2016 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular exploit plugin for WordPress?
Batch REST Guard is the most popular exploit plugin with 100+ active installs and a 0/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many exploit plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 5 plugins tagged “exploit” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these exploit plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 5 exploit 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/exploit/ · Generated 2026-10-10 03:26 UTC by PageForge