Free WordPress Security Scanner — Audit Your Entire Site in Minutes

ShieldScope runs a deep, read-only security audit across your whole WordPress site and hands you a clear report grouped by severity — without ever slowing your site down.

100% free · Read-only · No account required

16 Security Checks. One Scan.

Every findings grouped by severity, in simple language.

Core Health

Outdated WP, debug flags, insecure setup.

Core File Integrity

Checks core files vs official checksums

User Accounts

Default admin, weak or empty passwords, exposed logins.

Files & Folders

Risky permissions, exposed configs, leftover backups.

Plugin

Pending updates, inactive or abandoned plugins.

Themes

Pending updates, extra inactive theme, active theme.

Malicious Code

Malware signatures, hidden backdoors in plugin/theme code.

SSL & HTTPS

Cert expiry, weak encryption, mixed content, HSTS.

Security Headers

Clickjacking, MIME sniffing, referrer & version leaks.

Database Settings

Open registration, URL mismatches, rogue admins.

Injection (SQLi/XSS)

SQL injection, XSS and other code-level attack patterns.

Access Control

Login & brute-force protection, 2FA, endpoint permissions.

Server Config

EOL PHP, exposed .env files, debug logs, info leaks.

SSRF

Code that lets attackers force unauthorised server requests.

Outdated Components

EOL database, WP & software with no security patches.

Vulnerability DB

WPScan lookups (optional) + built-in exploited-plugin list.

How it Works

From install to actionable report in three steps.

1

Install & Activate

Find ShieldScope in your WP admin, click Activate.

2

Start Scan

Runs at 20% CPU, auto-pauses on tab switch.

3

Read Your Report

Findings by severity, each with a pain-English fix.

Findings You Can Actually Act On

From install to actionable report in three steps.

Critical

Immediate risk — active exploits or exposed access.

High

Serious weaknesses that should be fixed quickly.

Medium

Hardening gaps worth addressing on your schedule.

Low

Minor improvements to tighten your setup.

Info

Good-to-know notes – no action required.