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WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner

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WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner Review - In-Depth Analysis

WPScan is a WordPress security scanner that checks for vulnerabilities in your site. It uses a comprehensive vulnerability database to identify risks and notify users.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.71/10

User Rating

3.8/5 (based on 28+ reviews)

Active Installations

9,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WPScan is a WordPress security scanner designed to identify vulnerabilities within your WordPress site. It utilizes a manually curated vulnerability database that is updated daily by security specialists.

This plugin scans for known vulnerabilities in WordPress core, plugins, and themes, providing users with essential security checks. It also offers automated daily scans and email notifications to keep you informed about any new vulnerabilities.

With a free API plan allowing 25 requests per day, WPScan is suitable for most WordPress websites. Additional security checks include verifying debug logs, backup files, and weak passwords.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner plugin.

WordPress security

vulnerability scanner

WPScan

Screenshots

FAQ

There is one API call made for the WordPress version, one call for each installed plugin and one for each theme. By default there is one scan per day. The number of daily scans can be configured when configuring notifications.