Is Server Security Scan free?

Yes, Server Security Scan is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Server Security Scan?

Server Security Scan has 20 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Server Security Scan alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Server Security Scan include Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…, Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…, Really Simple Security – Simple and…. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Server Security Scan work with the latest WordPress?

Server Security Scan has been tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. It requires WordPress 2.8+ and PHP false+.

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Server Security Scan

Name: Server Security Scan
Author: wputils

Scans wordpress website server security for detecting possible vulnerabilities and hacks.

By wputils·Security·Free

·20 active installs·Updated 12 years ago

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As of April 2026, Server Security Scan is a WordPress security plugin with 20 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 6.0K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.8+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 12 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware….

0/5Rating

20active installs

6.0K+total downloads

13 yearssince 2013

Overview

♦ Check your server’s overall security
♦ Detect unsafe PHP settings
♦ Detect unsafe PHP functions
♦ Check for security modules
♦ Detect unwanted write permissions
♦ Detect all errors and error levels

Server Security Scan identifies possible vulnerabilities and loopholes in your sever by inspecting various PHP configurations and settings, checking write permissions of directories, checking for presence of security modules and by detecting the presence of any unsafe PHP functions. Thus it helps to protect your server from various possible web site hacks such as variable injection, code injection and SQL injection etc.