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WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner vs Exploit Scanner for Active Theme (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
View WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
VS
Exploit Scanner for Active Theme

Exploit Scanner for Active Theme

0(0)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Exploit Scanner for Active Theme

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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner has accumulated 267K+ total downloads while Exploit Scanner for Active Theme has 3.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
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Exploit Scanner for Active ThemeN/A
Total Reviews
28WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
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Exploit Scanner for Active Theme0
Active Installs
9.0K+WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
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Exploit Scanner for Active Theme20
Total Downloads
267K+WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
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Exploit Scanner for Active Theme3.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AWPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
Exploit Scanner for Active ThemeN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
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Exploit Scanner for Active Theme9 years ago
First Released
2019WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
Exploit Scanner for Active Theme2016
Age
7 yearsWPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
Exploit Scanner for Active Theme10 years
WP Requires
3.4+WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
Exploit Scanner for Active Theme4.4+
PHP Requires
5.5+WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
Exploit Scanner for Active Themefalse+
Business Model
FreeWPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
Exploit Scanner for Active ThemeFree
Latest Version
1.16WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
Exploit Scanner for Active Theme1.0.5

Rating Breakdown

WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner

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

Exploit Scanner for Active Theme

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

Exploit Scanner for Active Theme Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner or Exploit Scanner for Active Theme more popular?
WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner has 9.0K+ active installations while Exploit Scanner for Active Theme 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 Exploit Scanner for Active Theme?
WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner has a 3.8/5 rating from 28 reviews, while Exploit Scanner for Active Theme has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner and Exploit Scanner for Active Theme free?
WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner is free and Exploit Scanner for Active Theme is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner or Exploit Scanner for Active Theme?
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 Exploit Scanner for Active Theme was last updated 9 years ago.

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