NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan vs WP-Copyright-Protection (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
30K+ active installs
Free
WP-Copyright-Protection
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP-Copyright-Protection has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 21 reviews) while NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan leads in active installations (30K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan has accumulated 924K+ total downloads while WP-Copyright-Protection has 177K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan | WP-Copyright-Protection | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | ► | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 34 | ◄ | 21 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 924K+ | ◄ | 177K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2011 | |
| Age | 9 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7.0+ | 2.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.1+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.2.8 | 1.9 |
Rating Breakdown
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
WP-Copyright-Protection
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan averaged approximately 184 daily downloads while WP-Copyright-Protection averaged 15.
Recent Reviews
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan Reviews
Doesn’t work
I’ve tested it on multiple sites and hosting accounts it gets’ stuck on different stages of scan process making it unreliable. Even when it works, scan is quite slow.
Scan stucks….
Scan stucks at 7/14 Building Theme list For my WP Installation totaly useless
Helped me a lot with malware scan
Helped me a lot with malware scan
WP-Copyright-Protection Reviews
Ver. 6.1.1 O.K.
Versione 6.1.1 funziona correttamente.
Works great, easy to use and no setup needed
All you have to do is install the plugin, activate it, and you’re done! This plugin does exactly what I was looking for. 100% satisfied
Warning: does not prevent taking screenshots
I installed and quickly tested this plugin. With the plugin activated and excluding no pages, I can still take screenshots using Ctl-Alt-PrtSc and paste the screenshot image into another program. So,
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