Free Remote WordPress Security Scanner

The Securewp remote scanner performs a comprehensive external analysis of your WordPress site within a minute. Enter your website URL and the scanner will:

1. Check for known malware signatures, SEO spam, and suspicious redirects
2. Scan for outdated WordPress core, plugins, and themes with known CVEs
3. Verify whether your site is blacklisted by Google Safe Browsing, Norton, McAfee, or other security services
4. Analyze security headers, SSL configuration, and HTTPS posture
5. Detect common security misconfigurations and exposed sensitive files

Free scans return the top findings instantly. The complete report, including every CVE detail, file-level locations, and scheduled re-scans, is available to logged-in users on a SiteFort license.

No. The Securewp remote scanner is completely safe and non-invasive. It works similarly to how Google crawls your site, analyzing publicly accessible information without making any changes to your files or database.

The remote scanner will not:

1. Modify any files or content on your website
2. Slow down your site or increase server load
3. Access your WordPress admin area or sensitive data
4. Leave any traces or footprints on your server
5. Trigger security alerts on your hosting account

The entire process is read-only and designed to have zero impact on site functionality or performance.

The Securewp remote scanner identifies a wide range of WordPress security threats including:

1. Malware infections: Backdoors, trojans, web shells, and malicious code injection visible on the frontend
2. Vulnerabilities: Outdated WordPress core, plugins, and themes with known CVEs
3. Blacklist status: Flags from Google Safe Browsing, Norton, McAfee, or other security services
4. Security misconfigurations: Weak file permissions, exposed sensitive files, directory listing enabled
5. Suspicious redirects: Unauthorized redirects that often indicate pharma or SEO spam
6. Defacement: Unauthorized changes to your site's content or structure

The malware signature database is updated continuously to detect the latest threats targeting WordPress sites.

The Securewp remote scanner and a security plugin solve different problems and work best together.

The Securewp remote scanner is best when:

1. You want a quick, no-install health check
2. You cannot access wp-admin (locked out, compromised, or migrating)
3. You need the outside-in view that internal plugins cannot give
4. You are comparing security tools and want to see what one finds

A security plugin like SiteFort is best when:

1. You want real-time firewall and login protection
2. You need deep file and database scanning, not just public-facing
3. You want continuous monitoring with Slack and email alerts
4. You manage multiple sites and want central management

SiteFort users get the full version of the Securewp remote scanner included with their license: complete reports, scheduled scans, historical comparisons, and the ability to re-scan any site they manage as often as needed.

If the scan detects security issues, do not panic. Your next steps depend on severity.

For low-risk issues (outdated plugins, minor misconfigurations):

1. Follow the specific recommendations in your report
2. Update your WordPress core, themes, and plugins
3. Apply the recommended hardening rules
4. Re-scan to verify the issues are resolved

For high-risk issues (malware detected, blacklisted, major vulnerabilities):

1. Take your site offline temporarily if actively compromised
2. Change all passwords immediately
3. Contact the Securewp incident response team for expert malware removal
4. Do not attempt to clean malware yourself, as automated tools often make it worse

The Securewp response team typically cleans infected sites within 24 hours. Every cleanup includes a 12-month reinfection warranty (free re-cleanup if malware returns) and a 30-day money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the service.

The Securewp remote scanner is highly effective at detecting visible security issues and publicly exposed vulnerabilities, but it is important to understand what an external scan can and cannot do.

What the remote scanner CAN detect:

1. Visible malware symptoms: Spam links, redirects, and injected content displayed on your site's frontend
2. Blacklist status: Flags from Google Safe Browsing, Norton, McAfee, and other security services
3. Exposed vulnerabilities: Outdated WordPress versions and publicly identifiable plugins or themes with known CVEs
4. Security misconfigurations: Weak security headers, missing SSL, directory listing enabled, exposed sensitive files like wp-config backups
5. Suspicious external connections: Unusual scripts or connections to known malicious domains

What external scanning CANNOT detect:

1. Hidden malware in files or database: Backdoors, malicious PHP, or database injections that do not display on the frontend
2. Root cause of infections: The scanner sees symptoms (spam links) but cannot identify which vulnerable file or entry point allowed the compromise
3. Server-level issues: Hosting-level compromises, FTP account takeovers, or server-side backdoors
4. Internal plugin vulnerabilities: Plugins that do not expose public fingerprints cannot be checked externally
5. Zero-day exploits: Brand new vulnerabilities not yet publicly disclosed

The remote scan is excellent for quick health checks and catching publicly visible issues. For serious infections or full-stack assessment, install SiteFort for internal scanning or contact the Securewp response team for hands-on investigation.

Yes. Organizations scanning 25+ sites, regulated industries with custom compliance requirements, and buyers needing wire transfer, master services agreements, or data processing agreements can contact our enterprise team. We respond within one business day with a tailored proposal.

Enterprise accounts include centralized scan scheduling across all sites, custom reporting cadence, dedicated incident response contracts, and volume pricing on Pro and Managed licenses.