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Code Scanner — WordPress Security Plugin

by Magda Sicknick · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.0.0 Tested up to WP 5.1.0 PHP 5.6+

Code Scanner has 10+ active installs on WordPress.org and 2,237 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on February 15, 2019, tested up to WordPress 5.1.0.

Code Scanner at a glance

Active installs
10+
Total downloads
2,237
Downloads, last 30 days
–
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
–
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Code Scanner well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 5.1.0, not yet with the current 7.1

Details

Scans WordPress plugin, theme, and core directories for malicious code injections.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Rankings Code Scanner competes in

Tags

  • code
  • injected
  • injections
  • malicious
  • malware

More from Magda Sicknick

Version
1.0.0
Last updated
Feb 15, 2019
First published
Jun 20, 2018
Requires WordPress
4.0
Tested up to
5.1.0
Requires PHP
5.6
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Code Scanner FAQ

How many active installs does Code Scanner have?

WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs for Code Scanner as of September 7, 2026.

Is Code Scanner still maintained?

The last release was on February 15, 2019, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Is Code Scanner free?

Code Scanner is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.