WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner vs WP Smart Security (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner

WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner

3.8(28)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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WP Smart Security

WP Smart Security

5(1)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View WP Smart Security

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Smart Security has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner has accumulated 267K+ total downloads while WP Smart Security has 5.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WP Smart Security5/5
Total Reviews
28WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WP Smart Security1
Active Installs
9.0K+WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WP Smart Security20
Total Downloads
267K+WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WP Smart Security5.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AWPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WP Smart SecurityN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WP Smart Security8 years ago
First Released
2019WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WP Smart Security2016
Age
7 yearsWPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WP Smart Security10 years
WP Requires
3.4+WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WP Smart Security3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.5+WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WP Smart Securityfalse+
Business Model
FreeWPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WP Smart SecurityFree
Latest Version
1.16WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WP Smart Security1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner

3.8/5(28 reviews)
5
64%
4
0%
3
11%
2
0%
1
25%

WP Smart Security

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner Reviews

by tripflex

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

by Dan

Good but lacking info

There’s an issue that keeps appearing but no information about why or what to do about it.

by wpgerd

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

WP Smart Security Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner or WP Smart Security more popular?
WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner has 9.0K+ active installations while WP Smart Security has 20. WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner or WP Smart Security?
WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner has a 3.8/5 rating from 28 reviews, while WP Smart Security has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner and WP Smart Security free?
WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner is free and WP Smart Security is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner or WP Smart Security?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner was last updated 2 months ago and WP Smart Security was last updated 8 years ago.

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