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File Change Monitor

Detects file changes in WordPress core, themes, and plugins. Sends email alerts to the site admin.

By Osman·Security·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 5 months ago
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As of April 2026, File Change Monitor is a WordPress security plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 1.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.2+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware….

0/5Rating
10active installs
1.2K+total downloads
1 yearsince 2025

Overview

File Change Monitor is a lightweight WordPress plugin that detects file changes in your core, theme, and plugin directories, helping you monitor unauthorized modifications or malware injections.

Features

  • Scans critical WordPress directories (wp-admin, wp-includes, wp-content/themes, wp-content/plugins)
  • Detects file additions, modifications, and deletions
  • Sends alert via email to the admin email address
  • Lightweight and fast
  • No configuration required – install and activate
Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5
PHP7.2+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.4

  • Improved performance by replacing md5_file() with filemtime().
  • Moved file check logic to a custom daily cron job scheduled at 3 AM.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

OsmanOsman
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.4
Last Updated
Oct 21, 2025
WP Requires
5.0+
Tested Up To
6.8.5
PHP Requires
7.2+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
1.2K+
Added
May 25, 2025
Business
Free

Tags

securityfile changefile integritymalware detectionwordpress monitor

Developer

O
Osman
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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