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 Scan for outdated WordPress core, plugins, and themes with known CVEs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 Vulnerabilities: Outdated WordPress core, plugins, and themes with known CVEs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 an installed security plugin like SiteFort solve different problems and work best together, not as alternatives to each other.

The remote scanner is best when:

1. You want a quick, no-install health check from the outside
2. You cannot access wp-admin because the site is locked out, compromised, or being migrated
3. You need the outside-in view that an installed plugin cannot give you
4. You want to check a site you do not own or manage

An installed security plugin like SiteFort is best when:

1. You want real-time firewall and login protection running continuously
2. You need deep file and database scanning, not just the public-facing view
3. You want toggle-based hardening without editing config files
4. You manage multiple sites and want central monitoring and alerts

SiteFort users get the full version of the Securewp remote scanner included with their license: complete reports, scheduled scans, historical comparisons, and unlimited re-scans across every site they manage.

SiteFort Free is a fully functional WordPress security plugin with no artificial feature limits on protection. Everything below is included at no cost and requires no upgrade:

1. Web application firewall: Blocks malicious requests, bots, and known attack patterns before they reach WordPress
2. Country blocking: Restrict traffic by geography at the firewall level
3. Rate limiting: Throttle excessive requests to protect login, REST API, and comment endpoints
4. Complete hardening toolkit: Disable XML-RPC, block PHP in uploads, hide wp-login.php, set security headers (CSP, HSTS), disable the file editor, and more, all via toggle controls with no config file editing required
5. Two-factor authentication: TOTP-based 2FA enforced by user role
6. CAPTCHA: Login and comment form protection against automated attacks
7. Breached password detection: Flags credentials found in known breach databases
8. Custom login URL: Move wp-login.php to a path of your choice
9. Cloud malware scanner: 3,000 scan credits per month for on-demand file and database scanning, processed off-server so your site performance is not affected
10. Cloudflare WAF sync: Push SiteFort firewall rules to your Cloudflare edge automatically
11. Securewp console access: Connect your site to the central dashboard for scan history and event visibility

Paid plans (Pro and Managed) add unlimited scan credits, scheduled scans, uptime and SSL monitoring, Slack and Discord alerts, and managed services. But protection itself is never paywalled.

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 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 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 the enterprise team directly. 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.