MalCare WordPress Security — WordPress Security Plugin
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall
by malcare · WordPress.org page · Website
MalCare WordPress Security has 100,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 18,867,026 downloads all time. It was downloaded 47,848 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on September 17, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
MalCare WordPress Security at a glance
Is MalCare WordPress Security well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Cloud Based Malware Scanner
- Instant Malware Removal
- Intelligent Malware Protection
- Website Hardening
- Complete Website Management
MalCare WordPress Security reviews and ratings
557 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
557 reviews
- 5★
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Excellent plugin
An excellent plugin that does exactly what it says on the box. You install it and stop worrying about security-related issues. The support is also top-notch.
stefanogatti -
Solid protection et great support
I’ve been using MalCare on my sites for 3 years. Setup takes a few minutes, and scans run on their servers, so there’s no hit on site performance. The firewall and login protection cut intrusion attempts noticeably. When an alert came up, cleanup took one click, with no digging through files. Support responded quickly when I reached out. Recommended.
k1000cirrus -
Awesome support!
Awesome support, yet again, thank you!
airdrieweb -
Excellent Support
I have been using their service for a few years now and not only do they regularly email me when a plugin is outdated and needs updating but when I do have an issue, they are on top of it and spend the time to fix it the right way. One of my sites was severely infected and redirecting to a gambling site and they worked with me to fix it and secure the site. They held my hand and walked me through updating my passwords and removing malicious user accounts. They were amazing.
dragonetdesign -
Upfront respond
Upfront respond and good service
namal2 -
Helpful troubleshooting firewall concerns
Was getting potential malicious activity notifications from my hosting company but nothing from Malcare so I reached out to support and they were helpful navigating through the errors and solution. Fortunately nothing was amiss and was just a false alarm.
rprice54
Download and install history
194,800 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Where MalCare WordPress Security ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that MalCare WordPress Security appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Security Plugins | #20 by tag, #12 in search | #10 | – |
| Best White Label Plugins | #46 in search, not tagged | #78 | ▼12 |
MalCare WordPress Security alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with MalCare WordPress Security.
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Really Simple Security 3 million+ installs · 4.9 -
Security Optimizer 1 million+ installs · 4.5 -
Wordfence Security 5 million+ installs · 4.7 -
Sucuri Security 600,000+ installs · 4.2 -
Security and Firewall 1 million+ installs · 4.7
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Details
Get Bulletproof Security for your WordPress site. WordPress security plugin packed with comprehensive Firewall, malware scanner, cleaner & more.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- firewall
- malware removal
- malware scanner
- vulnerabilities
- wordpress security
- Version
- 6.76
- Last updated
- Sep 17, 2026
- First published
- Jan 30, 2018
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.3
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
MalCare WordPress Security FAQ
What does MalCare WordPress Security do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, MalCare WordPress Security offers Cloud Based Malware Scanner, Instant Malware Removal, Intelligent Malware Protection, Website Hardening and Complete Website Management.
How many active installs does MalCare WordPress Security have?
WordPress.org reports 100,000+ active installs for MalCare WordPress Security as of October 22, 2026.
Is MalCare WordPress Security still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on September 17, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Does MalCare WordPress Security have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 2 recent support threads for MalCare WordPress Security are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is MalCare WordPress Security free?
MalCare WordPress Security is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does MalCare WordPress Security rank among Security Plugins?
MalCare WordPress Security is #10 in the WordPress.org "security" ranking as of today.