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title: WordPress Malware Scanner
canonical: https://wpsecurityninja.com/malware-scanner/
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# Find malicious code before it spreads

Scan for suspicious files, review clear findings, clean or whitelist with confidence, and verify WordPress.org plugins have not been tampered with.

- [Get Pro](https://wpsecurityninja.com/pricing/)
- [All features](https://wpsecurityninja.com/features/)

## Know what is on your site

The scanner finds suspicious patterns and explains why each result needs attention. You can clean the file, whitelist it when it is safe, or investigate further.

- Clear results table with actions
- Whitelist when a finding is a false alarm
- Summary strip for last-scan context

[Malware docs](https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/malware-scanner/)

## Plugin integrity checks

Plugins from WordPress.org should match official checksums. Unexpected modifications are an early warning that something may be wrong.

- Compare against official checksums
- Flag suspicious folder structure when checksums are unavailable
- Include findings in scheduled reports on Pro

[Scheduled scans](https://wpsecurityninja.com/scheduled-scanner/)

## Better with firewall and core checks

Malware cleanup works best alongside prevention. Cloud Firewall blocks bad traffic, while Core Scanner checks whether WordPress files were changed.

- Cloud Firewall keeps attackers out
- Core Scanner verifies WordPress originals
- AI Advisor can include malware context on Pro

[Cloud Firewall](https://wpsecurityninja.com/cloud-firewall/)

## FAQ

### Is malware scanning free?

No. Malware scanning and cleanup are Pro features. Free still includes Core Scanner, vulnerability scanning, and security tests.

### What if a file looks infected but is legitimate?

Review the guidance, then whitelist when appropriate. Integrity and structural findings are meant for human review.

### How does this relate to a full WordPress security scanner?

Malware scanning finds suspicious files. Vulnerability scanning checks installed software for known flaws, while Core Scanner verifies WordPress core files. See our [scanner comparison](https://wpsecurityninja.com/wordpress-security-scanner-comparison/) for more detail.

## Scan and clean with Pro

Malware scanner, Cloud Firewall, 2FA, and scheduled reports - all in Security Ninja Pro.

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