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Live from WordPress.org · Oct 1, 2026

Best Malware Scanner Plugins for WordPress

62 plugins are tagged “malware scanner” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is Security Optimizer with 1M+ active installs.

Plugins in category62
#1 by installsSecurity Optimizer
Top-30 installs1.2M+
Avg. health (this page)71/100

62 Malware Scanner plugins

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Best Malware Scanner Plugins for WordPress
Rank Plugin Active installs Rating Updated Health
1 Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin Secure your WordPress site from brute-force attacks, threats, malware, and bots. Free to… by SiteGround 1M+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 (157) 1 month ago 87
2 MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall MalCare WordPress Security Plugin Get Bulletproof Security for your WordPress site. WordPress security plugin packed with… by malcare 100K+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 (554) 2 weeks ago 93
3 Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall Defender Security WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans… by WPMU DEV 80K+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 (334) 2 days ago 91
4 BulletProof Security BulletProof Security WordPress Security Protection: Malware scanner, Firewall, Login Security, DB Backup… by AITpro 20K+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 (674) 1 month ago 89
5 Quttera ThreatSign – Web Malware Scanner for WordPress Quttera ThreatSign – Web Malware Scanner for WordPress WordPress multi-level security scanner detecting malware, 0-day threats, brute-force… by quttera 10K+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 3.9 (47) 13 hours ago 89
6 Malcure Malware Shield — Removal, Repair, Monitor Malcure Malware Shield — Removal, Repair, Monitor Your WordPress site hacked? Malcure scans files AND database to find and help you remove… by Malcure Web Security 10K+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 (74) 2 months ago 78
7 RSFirewall! RSFirewall! Based on the success of the most popular firewall for Joomla!, RSFirewall! is now available… by RSJoomla! 4K+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 (5) 1 week ago 84
8 Virusdie | One-click website security Virusdie | One-click website security Malware scanning & removal, website hardening, patching vulnerabilities, real-time… by Virusdie 2K+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 4 (9) 4 weeks ago 79
9 WebDefender Security – Protection & AntiSpam WebDefender Security – Protection & AntiSpam PRO Security – Antivirus Scanner, 2-Layer Protection Hide Security, Brute Force Security &… by CobWeb Security Ltd. 1K+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 4 (18) 8 months ago 50
10 Site Lockdown Security Site Lockdown Security Audit, protect, monitor, firewall, and secure WordPress with premium tools at no cost. by WP Fix It - WordPress Experts 700+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 (5) 2 months ago 62
11 Atlant Security Atlant Security Enterprise-grade WordPress security: WAF, brute force protection, malware scanner, 2FA… by Alex 400+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 (6) 2 weeks ago 86
12 BitFire Security – Firewall, Malware Scanner, Bot Blocker, Login Protection BitFire Security Free WordPress firewall, bot blocking, login protection, and malware scanning. See… by Cory Marsh 300+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 (8) 1 week ago 85
13 Protector – Malware Removal, Firewall & Core Repair Protector – Malware Removal, Firewall & Core Repair Protect your WordPress. The ultimate lightweight security suite. Block brute-force attacks… by Marcello Ruoppolo 200+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 (3) 5 months ago 54
14 DevDome Malware Scanner – WordPress Malware Removal & Security Scanner DevDome Malware Scanner WordPress malware scanner and virus scanner for hacked sites. Find malware, backdoors and… by DevDome 100+ ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 7 hours ago 68
15 Aipatch Security Scanner Aipatch Security Scanner WordPress security scanner with 36 checks, malware scanning, core integrity verification… by Esteban 100+ ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 5 months ago 53
16 VulnTitan – Malware Scanner, Vulnerability Scanner & Security VulnTitan VulnTitan security toolkit for WordPress sites. Detect and remove malware, vulnerable… by Jaroslav Svetlik 90+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 (2) 3 days ago 75
17 Bearmor Security Bearmor Security Lightweight, powerful WordPress security for small and medium businesses. Malware scanning… by bearmor 70+ ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 2 months ago 64
18 Segurium – Free Malware Removal & Auto Cleanup for Hacked Websites, Antivirus Scanner, Vulnerability Alerts Segurium Website hacked? Free malware removal and auto cleanup on every site you run, plus… by Segurium 70+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 (3) 1 week ago 75
19 SiteFort Security – Malware Scanner, Firewall, Login Security & Hardening SiteFort Security Prevention-first WordPress security with malware scanning, firewall, bot protection, 2FA… by securewpteam 60+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 (5) 1 day ago 80
20 Watchdog Security Lite — Powered by Lumiverse Nexus Watchdog Security Lite — Powered by Lumiverse Nexus Fast WordPress and WooCommerce security with exploit protection, file and database threat… by Lumiverse Dynamic 70+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 (1) 6 days ago 75
21 Deep Malware Cleaner Deep Malware Cleaner Lightweight deep malware scanner for WordPress — deep scan, core integrity check, backdoor… by Themepaste 40+ ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 2 months ago 58
22 Content Guard Pro – Database Malware Scanner & SEO Spam Detector Content Guard Pro Scan your WordPress database for hidden SEO spam, pharma hacks, malicious scripts, iframes… by contentguardpro 50+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 (1) 1 month ago 71
23 Liveupx Security Liveupx Security Complete WordPress security — Firewall, 2FA, Malware Scanner, Vulnerability Scanner, Login… by Liveupx 40+ ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 2 months ago 40
24 Guardian Gaze Security – Malware & Database Scanner, File Integrity Monitoring, IP Blocking Guardian Gaze Security WordPress malware and database scanner that detects and helps you remove malware, hidden… by REDSECLABS 30+ ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 4 weeks ago 67
25 WPMissionControl WPMissionControl Monitor uptime, SSL, domain, integrity, malware, visual changes, activity, and errors… by alexkrauchn 20+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 (1) 5 months ago 52
26 PowerSEC – Firewall, Malware Scanner, Login Security & Backup PowerSEC Free firewall/WAF, malware scanning, login protection, 2FA, file-integrity monitoring and… by CinderEye LLC 20+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 (1) 3 days ago 74
27 Nexura Security — Malware Scanner, Firewall, 2FA & WordPress Security Nexura Security Free WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, firewall, 2FA & brute force… by Nexura Security 10+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 (1) 2 weeks ago 68
28 SecurelyWP – all-in-one security SecurelyWP – all-in-one security SecurelyWP is a simple security plugin that protects your WordPress site right after… by SecurelyWP 10+ ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 1 month ago 62
29 WordSec – Malware Scanner & Removal, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and 2FA WordSec WordPress security plugin with firewall, malware scanner, and login protection. Block… by WordSec 10+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 (2) 3 weeks ago 73
30 FirePhage Security FirePhage Security WordPress security plugin with malware scanning, file integrity checks, login protection… by Nikola (FirePhage) 10+ ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 2 months ago 57

Top Malware Scanner plugins, head to head

All comparisons →
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection PluginSecurity Optimizer vs MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security FirewallMalCare WordPress Sec… Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection PluginSecurity Optimizer vs Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & FirewallDefender Security Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection PluginSecurity Optimizer vs BulletProof SecurityBulletProof Security MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security FirewallMalCare WordPress Sec… vs Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & FirewallDefender Security MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security FirewallMalCare WordPress Sec… vs BulletProof SecurityBulletProof Security Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & FirewallDefender Security vs BulletProof SecurityBulletProof Security

How we rank

Popularity first, then a health check you can trust

Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.

  • 25 Update freshness
  • 20 Works with the latest WordPress
  • 25 Rating, weighted by review count
  • 15 Support threads resolved
  • 15 Active installs

Popular plugins categories

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FAQ

Quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026

What is the most popular malware scanner plugin for WordPress?

Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin is the most popular malware scanner plugin with 1M+ active installs and a 4.5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

How many malware scanner plugins are on WordPress.org?

There are currently 62 plugins tagged “malware scanner” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Which malware scanner plugin has the best rating?

Among the most-installed options, Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall has the highest rating at 4.8/5 from 334 reviews.

Are these malware scanner plugins actively maintained?

16 of the top 30 malware scanner 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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