WebDefender Security — WordPress Security Plugin
WebDefender Security – Protection & AntiSpam
by CobWeb Security Ltd. · WordPress.org page · Website
WebDefender Security has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 277,041 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on January 20, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
WebDefender Security at a glance
Is WebDefender Security well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Virus and malware antivirus scanner
- Database security scanning (exclusive function)
- ZIP file scanning (exclusive function)
- Adware, Spyware and SPAM links detection
- Powerful and easy to use malware removal tool
- Security hardening analytics and recommendations
- Real-time malware signature updates (Professional or Premium)
- Scanner scheduler’s settings (Professional or Premium)
WebDefender Security reviews and ratings
18 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
18 reviews
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Scam
Annoying advertising and SCAM. Not trustworthy.
hubdi123 -
warning - trying to charge credit card for nothing
couple of years ago i tried their plugin and made a huge mistake i gave them and payed with credit card more then 4 years every year twice or more they try to charge me althouge i tried to contact them in every way there is and didnt get answers or any responce scammers!!!! becarfull!!!!
mikel0174 -
Another Liar Claims Free Version
This plugin does not nothing unless you buy it, near $100 bucks a year. Another liar claiming free. It's only a 30 day trial and you must sign up now to even scan anything much less detection and removal. Too bad there is no zero rating.
Russell -
Amazing Anti-Spam - Thank you!
Thank you for providing this plugin. With Smart Protection > Anti-Bot, Anti-Spam, and Brute Force Protection enabled spam has dropped by about 95% across dozens of sites. Better results than any other plugin I've tried (and I've tried many). I'm amazed this plugin doesn't have a million active installations. Best kept secret on WordPress. *Note, be careful with the hide function - it's a nice feature but can cause problems on some sites and is not necessary if all you want is the anti-spam functions.
UN_Rick -
Amazing plugin
Amazing Plugin, it's really worth having. I always use it against malwares :)
kuro -
life saver
perfect. life saver. i sleep better now.
kapara
Where WebDefender Security ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that WebDefender Security appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Security Plugins | #58 in search, not tagged | #93 | – |
WebDefender Security alternatives
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BulletProof Security 20,000+ installs · 4.8
Details
PRO Security – Antivirus Scanner, 2-Layer Protection Hide Security, Brute Force Security & Antispam, Security Website and Security Hardening.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings WebDefender Security competes in
Tags
- malware scanner
- protection
- security
- security plugin
- wordpress security
- Version
- 5.0.2.1
- Last updated
- Jan 20, 2026
- First published
- Aug 12, 2016
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
WebDefender Security FAQ
What does WebDefender Security do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, WebDefender Security offers Virus and malware antivirus scanner, Database security scanning (exclusive function), ZIP file scanning (exclusive function), Adware, Spyware and SPAM links detection and Powerful and easy to use malware removal tool.
How many active installs does WebDefender Security have?
WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for WebDefender Security as of September 7, 2026.
Is WebDefender Security still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on January 20, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is WebDefender Security free?
WebDefender Security is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does WebDefender Security rank among Security Plugins?
WebDefender Security is #93 in the WordPress.org Security Plugins ranking.