1
Wordfence Security Included
Scans files for malware, backdoors, SEO spam and malicious URLs.
80feature score
WordPress Security Plugins with Malware scanner
Scans files and database for malware, backdoors and injected code. 9 of the 12 plugins we track include it.
2
Sucuri Security Partial
Free SiteCheck scans the public site only; server-side scans need a platform plan.
87feature score
3
Defender Security Included
Free scan for suspicious code, injections and backdoors.
79feature score
4
Shield Security Paid version Plus
AI-based scanner for known and unknown PHP malware requires ShieldPRO.
84feature score
5
MalCare Security Included
Scans every file, database table and scheduled task for known and unknown malware.
80feature score
6
Kadence Security (formerly Solid Security) Partial
Site Scan checks Google Safe Browsing; no signature-based file malware scan.
77feature score
7
WP Cerber Security Included
Malware scanner checks files for trojans and injected code.
69feature score
8
All-In-One Security (AIOS) Paid version Personal
Automatic malware scans with search-engine blacklist checks.
61feature score
9
Jetpack Protect Paid version Jetpack Scan
Daily malware scanning with Jetpack Scan.
51feature score