Active installs
8K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2419
Peak #2409
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
1.1M
Days tracked
37
1 day▼ 5
7 days▼ 6
30 days▲ 4
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Exploit Scanner currently ranks #2419 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2409, first reached on Aug 18, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.5.2, shipped on Nov 28, 2017 (3,198 days ago) — release #52 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #2419 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2422 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 8,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 8,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Donncha O Caoimh (a11n) |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.2 |
| Versions released | 52 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-28 |
| Added to directory | 2008-06-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Search the files and database of your WordPress install for signs that may indicate that it has fallen victim to malicious hackers.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Exploit Scanner?
WordPress.org reports 8K+ active installs.
How popular is Exploit Scanner?
As of August 31, 2026, Exploit Scanner ranks #2419 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2409.
When was Exploit Scanner last updated?
Exploit Scanner was last updated on November 28, 2017 (version 1.5.2). It has shipped 52 releases in total.
Who makes Exploit Scanner?
Exploit Scanner is developed by Donncha O Caoimh (a11n). It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2008.
