WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner vs WP Track Kepper (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, WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner has a higher user rating (3.8/5 from 28 reviews) and leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner has accumulated 267K+ total downloads while WP Track Kepper has 1.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner | WP Track Kepper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 28 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 9.0K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 267K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2019 | |
| Age | 7 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.5+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.16 | 1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
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Recent Reviews
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
WP Track Kepper Reviews
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