Exploit Scanner — WordPress Anti-Spam Plugin
by Donncha O Caoimh (a11n) · WordPress.org page · Website
Exploit Scanner has 8,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,068,750 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on November 28, 2017, tested up to WordPress 4.7.35.
Exploit Scanner at a glance
Is Exploit Scanner well maintained?
Exploit Scanner reviews and ratings
40 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
40 reviews
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Where Exploit Scanner ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Exploit Scanner appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Anti-Spam Plugins | #37 by tag, not in search | #66 | – |
Exploit Scanner alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with Exploit Scanner.
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Sucuri Security 600,000+ installs · 4.2 -
Titan Anti-spam & Security 50,000+ installs · 4.5 -
Blackhole for Bad Bots 30,000+ installs · 4.7
Details
Search the files and database of your WordPress install for signs that may indicate that it has fallen victim to malicious hackers.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Exploit Scanner competes in
Tags
- hack
- hacking
- scanner
- security
- spam
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- Version
- 1.5.2
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- First published
- Jun 26, 2008
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 4.7.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Exploit Scanner FAQ
How many active installs does Exploit Scanner have?
WordPress.org reports 8,000+ active installs for Exploit Scanner as of September 7, 2026.
Is Exploit Scanner still maintained?
The last release was on November 28, 2017, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Exploit Scanner free?
Exploit Scanner is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Exploit Scanner rank among Anti-Spam Plugins?
Exploit Scanner is #66 in the WordPress.org Anti-Spam Plugins ranking.