WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner vs Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… (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
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
7.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 99 reviews) while WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner has accumulated 267K+ total downloads while Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… has 852K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner | Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ► | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 28 | ► | 99 |
| Active Installs | 9.0K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 267K+ | ► | 852K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 50% | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2016 | |
| Age | 7 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.5+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.16 | 5.276 |
Rating Breakdown
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner averaged approximately 44 daily downloads while Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… averaged 330.
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
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… Reviews
Amazingly user-friendly security plugin
Thank you, Security Ninja! Your plugin is easy to use, provides clear reports of activity, and includes built-in tools that make security a lightweight task. I look forward to incorporating this into
Devenu payant
Pas le choix que de payer… et très cher pour ce que ca apporte ! tant pis, ca sera sans moi
A good plugin to check your security settings with
I like security ninja, and use it on all my sites to check security. It’s really great! The nice thing about this plugin is that it gives you a report of all security settings that need to be improved
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