Active installs
700+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#7856
Peak #7847
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
70.6K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Plugin Security Scanner currently ranks #7856 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7847, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.2, shipped on Aug 19, 2019 (2,546 days ago) — release #27 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Glen Scott |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.2 |
| Versions released | 27 |
| Last updated | 2019-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2015-04-13 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This plugin alerts you if any of your plugins have security vulnerabilities. It does this by utilising the WPScan Vulnerability Database once a day.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plugin Security Scanner a free plugin?
Yes — Plugin Security Scanner is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Plugin Security Scanner?
WordPress.org reports 700+ active installs.
How popular is Plugin Security Scanner?
As of August 8, 2026, Plugin Security Scanner ranks #7856 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #7847.
When was Plugin Security Scanner last updated?
Plugin Security Scanner was last updated on August 19, 2019 (version 2.0.2). It has shipped 27 releases in total.
Who makes Plugin Security Scanner?
Plugin Security Scanner is developed by Glen Scott. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2015.
