WP Scanner – Performance and Security for WordPress Plugin Directory
By A5hleyRich
WP Scanner – Performance and Security is a WordPress app, with a 5.0 average rating from 2 reviews, as of July 10, 2026.
WP Scanner – Performance and Security is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by A5hleyRich. With a rating of 5.0★ from 2 reviews.
AppRanks data: WP Scanner – Performance and Security ranks #0 in Performance on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
WP Scanner – Performance and Security is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Performance category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 2 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 (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by A5hleyRich — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (2) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How WP Scanner – Performance and Security works
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Monitor your site’s load time, performance and security using WP Scanner. Gain an insight into how quickly your site loads for visitors over time and receive suggestions on how to improve performance. Ensure your site is secure by monitoring file changes, permissions, server headers and other security concerns.
Metrics View important metrics about your WordPress install, including:
Load time
WordPress version
PHP version
Plugin updates
Content breakdown
Performance The following performance rules are checked when scanning your site:
Use PHP 7 or HHVM
Enable object caching
Minimize HTTP Requests
Use a Content Delivery Network
Avoid empty src or href
Add an Expires or a Cache-Control Header
Gzip Components
Put StyleSheets at the Top
Put Scripts at the Bottom
Avoid CSS Expressions
Make JavaScript and CSS External
Reduce DNS Lookups
Minify JavaScript and CSS
Avoid Redirects
Remove Duplicate Scripts
Configure ETags
Make AJAX Cacheable
Use GET for AJAX Requests
Reduce the Number of DOM Elements
No 404s
Reduce Cookie Size
Use Cookie-Free Domains for Components
Avoid Filters
Do Not Scale Images in HTML
Make favicon.ico Small and Cacheable
Security The following security rules are checked when scanning your site:
Verify WordPress Core Files
Verify Directory and File Permissions
Serve Site Over HTTPS
Keep Plugins Updated
Keep WordPress Updated
Keep PHP Updated
Disable Debug Display
Disable File Editing
Remove Accounts with “Admin” Username
Change the Default Table Prefix
Configure Public-Key-Pins Header
Configure Content Security Policy Header
Configure X-Frame-Options Header
Configure X-Content-Type-Options Header
Configure X-Xss-Protection Header
Configure Strict-Transport-Security Header
Disable Server Header
Disable X-Powered-By Header
Category rankings
As of Jul 10, 2026- Performance#0of 760Top 1%
- Scan#0of 10Top 1%
- Scanner#0of 18Top 1%
- Scanning#0of 3Top 1%
- Security#0of 635Top 1%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where WP Scanner – Performance and Security stands in the Performance category
WP Scanner – Performance and Security ranks #0 of 760 apps in the Performance category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is WP Scanner – Performance and Security?
WP Scanner – Performance and Security is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 2 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Performance 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 A5hleyRich.
Who uses WP Scanner – Performance and Security?
Currently around 40 active stores have installed WP Scanner – Performance and Security. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Performance category on WordPress.