Plugin Security Scanner is a WordPress app, with a 4.9 average rating from 7 reviews, as of July 8, 2026.
Plugin Security Scanner is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Glen Scott. With a rating of 4.9★ from 7 reviews.
AppRanks data: Plugin Security Scanner ranks #0 in Plugins on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Plugin Security Scanner is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Security category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 7 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.9★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Glen Scott — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (7) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Plugin Security Scanner works
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This plugin determines whether any of your plugins or themes have security vulnerabilities. It does this by looking up details in the WPScan Vulnerability Database.
It will run a scan once a day, and e-mail the administrator if any vulnerable plugins or themes are found.
Please note: As from version 2.0.0, you will need to register on the WPScan Vulnerability Database site in order to get an API token. This token is required before any security scans can be performed. Once you have your token, it can be added to the Plugin Security Scanner settings page.
You can also register a webhook for notifications. The webhook will trigger daily, even if no vulnerabilities found. The webhook is a post request, with JSON payload containing the vulnerabilities.
You can enable the webhook under Settings\General tab – see the Plugin Security Scanner settings.
It also adds a new menu option to the admin tools menu called “Plugin Security Scanner”. Clicking this runs a scan. If the scan finds any problems, it shows you a list of plugins or themes that have vulnerabilities, along with a description of the issue.
The WPScan Vulnerability Database API, which this plugin uses, is free for non-commercial use. However, any commercial usage will require that you purchase a commercial license from WPScan. If you are using the API for your own site then you will not need a commercial license. However, if you are a hosting company and install the plugin systematically across all of your clients sites, then you will need to purchase a commercial license. If you are making heavy use of the API, it is likely that you will need to purchase a commercial license. To enquire about a commercial license, please contact [email protected]
Icons made by Alessio Atzeni from www.flaticon.com is licensed by CC BY 3.0
Category rankings
As of Jul 8, 2026- Plugins#0of 20Top 1%
- Scanner#0of 18Top 1%
- Secure#0of 20Top 1%
- Security#0of 635Top 1%
- Vulnerabilities#0of 10Top 1%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Plugin Security Scanner stands in the Security category
Plugin Security Scanner ranks #0 of 635 apps in the Security category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Plugin Security Scanner?
Plugin Security Scanner is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.9-star rating from 7 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Security category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Glen Scott.
Who uses Plugin Security Scanner?
Currently around 800 active stores have installed Plugin Security Scanner. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Security category on WordPress.