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WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner vs WPDoctor Malware Scanner &… (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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WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…

WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…

0(0)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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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 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner has accumulated 267K+ total downloads while WPDoctor Malware Scanner &… has 5.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
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WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…N/A
Total Reviews
28WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
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WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…0
Active Installs
9.0K+WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
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WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…600
Total Downloads
267K+WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
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WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…5.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AWPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…N/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
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WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…1 year ago
First Released
2019WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…2024
Age
7 yearsWPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…2 years
WP Requires
3.4+WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…4.6+
PHP Requires
5.5+WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…5.6+
Business Model
FreeWPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…Free
Latest Version
1.16WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…1.2.3

Rating Breakdown

WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner

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

WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

WPDoctor Malware Scanner &… Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner or WPDoctor Malware Scanner &… more popular?
WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner has 9.0K+ active installations while WPDoctor Malware Scanner &… has 600. WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner or WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…?
WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner has a 3.8/5 rating from 28 reviews, while WPDoctor Malware Scanner &… has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner and WPDoctor Malware Scanner &… free?
WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner is free and WPDoctor Malware Scanner &… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner or WPDoctor Malware Scanner &…?
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 WPDoctor Malware Scanner &… was last updated 1 year ago.

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