Live from WordPress.org · Oct 5, 2026
Best Malware Scanning Plugins for WordPress
1 plugins are tagged “malware scanning” 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 All-In-One Security (AIOS) with 1M+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
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All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall
Protect your website investment with All-In-One Security (AIOS) – a comprehensive and easy…
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1M+ |
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
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FAQ
Quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
What is the most popular malware scanning plugin for WordPress?
All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall is the most popular malware scanning plugin with 1M+ active installs and a 4.7/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many malware scanning plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 1 plugins tagged “malware scanning” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which malware scanning plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall has the highest rating at 4.7/5 from 1,717 reviews.
Are these malware scanning plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 1 malware scanning 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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