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WP Security Ninja
Find malware where it hides
Scan files and plugin folders, catch known persistence in the database and cron, then review one findings table with clear actions.
- ✓ Files and folders
- ✓ Database markers
- ✓ Plugin integrity
Watch the walkthrough
Watch how the malware scanner finds malicious code on your WordPress site.
Scan WordPress for malware
One findings table, not a pile of boxes
When a scan finishes you get a status summary, filters for files, database, and cron, and a table that explains why each row was flagged. View, ignore, delete, or clear a bad option when you are ready.
- ✓ Filter All, Files, Database, or Cron
- ✓ Severity and guidance on every row
- ✓ Actions stay next to the finding
Database and cron persistence
Some infections do not live only in a PHP file. They leave option names and scheduled events that bring malware back. The scanner looks for known persistence markers so you can remove the footprint, not just one file.
- ✓ Known malware option names in the database
- ✓ Suspicious cron hooks you can clear
- ✓ Guidance that ties files, options, and events together
Known malware folders and plugin integrity
Odd plugin folder names and must-use drop-ins often match known malware families. Plugins from WordPress.org are also checked against official checksums when those are available.
- ✓ Flag known malware plugin and MU-plugin names
- ✓ Compare wordpress.org plugins to official checksums
- ✓ Structural review when checksums are unavailable
Watch the scan as it runs
No mystery overlay. You see each step finish, including plugin integrity, database and persistence markers, and the live file scan path while that step is working.
- ✓ Step list with timers
- ✓ Live file counts during the deep scan
- ✓ Do not treat the site as clean until every step finishes
Better with firewall and core checks
Cleanup works best next to prevention. Cloud Firewall blocks bad traffic. Core Scanner checks whether WordPress core files were changed.
- ✓ Cloud Firewall keeps attackers out
- ✓ Core Scanner verifies WordPress originals
- ✓ Scheduled reports on Pro when you want a regular pass
Customer reviews
4.9 / 5 from 263 reviews
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Works well as a base security plugin
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Amazingly user-friendly security plugin
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Frequently asked questions
Is malware scanning free? +
No. Malware scanning and cleanup are Pro features. Free still includes Core Scanner, vulnerability scanning, and security tests.
Does it scan the database? +
Yes. Besides file signatures, the scanner looks for known persistence markers in options and suspicious cron events. Review those rows before you delete an option or clear a hook.
What if a file looks infected but is legitimate? +
Read the guidance, open the file in File Viewer when you need a closer look, then whitelist when appropriate. Structural and name-match findings are meant for human review.
How does this relate to a full WordPress security scanner? +
Malware scanning finds suspicious files, folders, and persistence markers. Vulnerability scanning checks installed software for known flaws. Core Scanner verifies WordPress core files. See our scanner comparison for more detail.
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