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AntiVirus

By pluginkollektiv

Security & Privacy / Security Scanning & Malware Protection

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

AntiVirus Review - In-Depth Analysis

AntiVirus is a security plugin that protects your website from exploits and spam injections. It offers daily scans and notifications for suspicious code.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

4.1/5 (based on 23+ reviews)

Active Installations

30,000+

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

AntiVirus is an easy-to-use, safe tool to harden your WordPress site against exploits, malware, and spam injections. You can configure AntiVirus to perform an automated daily scan of your theme files. If the plugin detects any suspicious code injections, it will send out a notification to a previously configured e-mail address.

In case your WordPress site has been hacked, AntiVirus will help you to become aware of the problem very quickly in order for you to take immediate action.

Features include scanning for suspicious code in the theme files with daily scans and email notifications, checksum verification for WordPress Core files, and optional Google Safe Browsing for malware and phishing monitoring.

A complete documentation is available on the AntiVirus website.

Comparing to Alternatives

AntiVirus is a free WordPress security plugin with basic malware scanning capabilities. It faces competition from several well-established security plugins offering broader features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Completely free with no paid version required
Simple and straightforward malware scanning
Generally positive user feedback on effectiveness
Lightweight and easy to use
Good for basic malware detection

Weaknesses

Limited to scanning only, no removal or repair features
Some false positives reported on legitimate theme files
No advanced security features like firewall or login protection
Bug reported with dismissing warnings requiring re-scan

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.1 average rating from 23 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's basic malware scanning capabilities, though a minority report significant issues.

Positive highlights

'Does exactly what it offers.' - Fundaseth
'Does what is says! Hopefully I will not need to test it’s limits 🙂 Thanks!' - elektroinside
'Nice plugin. Scan malware theme good.' - nhantam
'Excellent Antivirus Wordpress plugin. And it’s 100% free!' - raulmuroc
'Testing it. Until the moment is running smooth.' - almma

Common complaints

Scans detect legitimate theme files as malware causing false positives

Weaknesses

Only scans and does not remove or repair malware
Bug causing all warnings to dismiss at once requiring a new scan
Limited scanning scope, does not scan all folders as some users desire

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a free, simple malware scanning plugin without the need for advanced features or paid upgrades.

Not ideal for

Those needing comprehensive security solutions including malware removal, firewall protection, or who require highly accurate scanning with minimal false positives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers malware scanning functionality with no limitations or paid upgrades.

Final Verdict

AntiVirus is a straightforward, free malware scanning plugin that fulfills basic security needs for WordPress users. It is well-liked for its simplicity and no-cost approach, but it lacks advanced features such as malware removal or firewall protection found in other security plugins.

Users should be aware of some limitations including occasional false positives and a bug affecting warning dismissal. Those seeking a more comprehensive security solution may want to consider alternative plugins with broader capabilities.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free AntiVirus plugin.

Antivirus

Malware

Safe Browsing

Screenshots

FAQ

You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team helps validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. Report a security vulnerability.