AntiVirus vs WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
9.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, AntiVirus has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 22 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. AntiVirus has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner has 267K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | AntiVirus | WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | ◄ | 3.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 22 | ► | 28 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 9.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.3M+ | ◄ | 267K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2019 | |
| Age | 17 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.5+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.1 | 1.16 |
Rating Breakdown
AntiVirus
WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, AntiVirus averaged approximately 54 daily downloads while WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner averaged 42.
Recent Reviews
AntiVirus Reviews
bug in the new version
There is a bug in the new version. If the warnings are in a row, then when you press DIsmiss, they all close and you have to start scanning again
Nice one
Testing it. Until the moment is running smooth.
Excellent Antivirus WordPress plugin.
Excellent Antivirus WordPress plugin. And it’s 100% free!
WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner Reviews
Garbage now
complete garbage now, used to be amazing now they basically force you to use jetpack. No replies trying to get enterprise license, another great product (used to be) that automattic has killed and us
Good but lacking info
There’s an issue that keeps appearing but no information about why or what to do about it.
Jetpack Protect is not an alternative
In the past this was a very good way to check, if you have vulnerable Plugins/Themes, but with Jetpack you didn’t get notifications, only if you pay the expensive plans ;-(There are other plugins, whi
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