# Website Security Check

> Website Security Check has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 141 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Website Security Check shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Website Security Check detects if your WordPress website has vulnerabilities and security flaws. Get a full security report for your website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 5,711
- **Downloads (30 days):** 141 (+78.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.00
- **Last updated:** Aug 27, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.3+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** John Darrel (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/johndarrel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/website-security-check/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,631 |
| [security check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security-check/) | #1 | 3 |
| [website security check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/website-security-check/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress security check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-security-check/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| security check | >100 | 10,000 |
| website security check | >100 | 5,599 |
| wordpress security check | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordfence/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (5,023) | Sep 30, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-ssl/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (8,866) | Sep 15, 2026 | 99/100 |
| 3 | [Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack/) | 3M+ | 3.7/5 (2,407) | Oct 6, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Hostinger Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hostinger/) | 3M+ | 3.5/5 (40) | Oct 7, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 5 | [Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts-reloaded/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,485) | Sep 23, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-security/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (157) | Aug 28, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Safe SVG](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safe-svg/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (79) | Sep 22, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [ManageWP Worker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/worker/) | 1M+ | 4.6/5 (679) | Aug 21, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 10 | [All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,717) | Sep 17, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Website Security Check safe to use in 2026?
Website Security Check shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Website Security Check?
Website Security Check is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,711 times since it launched in February 2019. It was downloaded 141 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Website Security Check work with WordPress 7.1?
Website Security Check is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.23, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Website Security Check need?
Website Security Check requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Website Security Check last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.00, was released on August 27, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Website Security Check?
Website Security Check is developed and maintained by John Darrel.

### What are the best alternatives to Website Security Check?
The most popular alternatives to Website Security Check are Wordfence Security (5M+ installs), Really Simple Security (3M+ installs) and Jetpack (3M+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/website-security-check/ · Generated 2026-10-10 02:12 UTC by PageForge