How is this list of Malware apps ranked?

Apps whose primary category is this one come first. Within each group, average rating multiplied by the logarithm of the review count. Listed in this category on the marketplace. AppRanks does not accept payment to add, remove or move an app.

How is this page different from the Malware category page?

The category page shows WordPress's own order for Malware together with category-wide counts and ratings. This page ranks up to 30 apps by the rule above, so the order differs.

How current is this list?

It was ranked on Oct 22, 2026 from the latest listing data AppRanks holds. Ratings, review counts and pricing come from each app's WordPress Plugin Directory listing.

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Best Malware Apps for WordPress (2026)

30 Malware apps for WordPress. Apps whose primary category is this one come first. Within each group, average rating multiplied by the logarithm of the review count.

Ranked on Oct 22, 2026 · How this list is ranked

For WordPress's own order and category-wide stats, see the Malware category page.

30 Malware apps, ranked

#1
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and Performant Security
4.1(107 reviews)
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#2
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
4.0(36 reviews)
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#3
Fullworks Security Scanner
5.0(1 reviews)
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#4
Safe Sites
5.0(1 reviews)
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#5
BrandBees Malware Guardian
No reviews yet
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#6
DefendWP Firewall
No reviews yet
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#7
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
4.7(4,998 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#8
Kadence Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection
4.6(3,990 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
View audit Compare with VMP Security – The All-In-One Security and Firewall Plugin
#9
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth
3.7(2,407 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#10
Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal
4.8(390 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#11
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall
4.8(334 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#12
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced Security Plugin and Firewall
4.9(220 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#13
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening
4.2(384 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#14
Jetpack Protect
4.6(123 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#15
Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall
4.7(100 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#16
Jetpack VaultPress
3.8(72 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#17
Vigilant – 100% Free Security Suite: Firewall, 2FA, Login, Headers, Scanner…
5.0(19 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#18
Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security
5.0(5 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#19
Dhurandhar AI Security
5.0(3 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#20
Malcure Security Suite
5.0(2 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#21
MoeSec Security – Comprehensive Malware Scanner & Security Suite
5.0(2 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
View audit Compare with Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall
#22
VMP Security – The All-In-One Security and Firewall Plugin
4.5(2 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
View audit Compare with Kadence Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection
#23
Frumentarii Security Malware Scanner and Anti Virus
3.0(4 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#24
Iron Security – WordPress Security Plugin
5.0(1 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#25
Security Ninja For MainWP
5.0(1 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#26
WP Guardian
5.0(1 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#27
Custom settings for Sucuri Scanner
No reviews yetPrimary category is elsewhere
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#28
Obsyde Aegis
No reviews yetPrimary category is elsewhere
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#29
Weglob Auto Repair for Wordfence Security
No reviews yetPrimary category is elsewhere
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#30
WPDoctor Malware Scanner & Vulnerability Checker & IP blocker with Hack monitor Lite
No reviews yetPrimary category is elsewhere
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At-a-glance comparison

#	App	Rating	Reviews	Pricing
1	SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and Performant Security	4.1★	107	—
2	NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan	4.0★	36	—
3	Fullworks Security Scanner	5.0★	1	—
4	Safe Sites	5.0★	1	—
5	BrandBees Malware Guardian	—	0	—

How this list is ranked

Sorted by: Apps whose primary category is this one come first. Within each group, average rating multiplied by the logarithm of the review count.
Who gets in: Listed in this category on the marketplace.
Best for: Merchants who want the category's best-reviewed apps rather than the marketplace's own order.

AppRanks does not accept payment to add, remove or move an app. Full details: methodology.

Frequently asked

How is this list of Malware apps ranked?: Apps whose primary category is this one come first. Within each group, average rating multiplied by the logarithm of the review count. Listed in this category on the marketplace. AppRanks does not accept payment to add, remove or move an app.
How is this page different from the Malware category page?: The category page shows WordPress's own order for Malware together with category-wide counts and ratings. This page ranks up to 30 apps by the rule above, so the order differs.
How current is this list?: It was ranked on Oct 22, 2026 from the latest listing data AppRanks holds. Ratings, review counts and pricing come from each app's WordPress Plugin Directory listing.

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