MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall
4.4★ (542 ratings) · Current rank #280
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall currently ranks #280 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 6,181 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v6.62, shipped on Jul 30, 2026 (8 days ago) — release #85 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | malcare |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.62 |
| Versions released | 85 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
| Added to directory | 2018-01-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Get Bulletproof Security for your WordPress site. WordPress security plugin packed with comprehensive Firewall, malware scanner, cleaner & more.
Frequently asked questions
Is MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall a free plugin?
Yes — MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall?
As of August 7, 2026, MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall ranks #280 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall last updated?
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall was last updated on July 30, 2026 (version 6.62). It has shipped 85 releases in total.
Who makes MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall?
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall is developed by malcare. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2018.
