WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner
Download WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner 1.17Free download · version 1.17
Description
At a glance
WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner v1.17 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 8K+ active installs · 3.8/5 rating from 28 reviews · updated September 29, 2026 · requires WordPress 6.9+ & PHP 7.2+.
Please note: This plugin is no longer actively supported for non-enterprise customers. We recommend using Jetpack Protect – a free security plugin for WordPress that leverages the extensive database of WPScan. Jetpack Protect scans your site and warns you about vulnerabilities, keeping your site one step ahead of security threats and malware.
The WPScan WordPress security plugin is unique in that it uses its own manually curated WPScan WordPress Vulnerability Database. The vulnerability database has been around since 2014 and is updated on a daily basis by dedicated WordPress security specialists and the community at large. The database includes tens of thousands of known security vulnerabilities. The plugin uses this database to scan for WordPress vulnerabilities, plugin vulnerabilities and theme vulnerabilities, and has the options to schedule automated daily scans and to send email notifications.
WPScan has a Free API plan that should be suitable for most WordPress websites, however, also has paid plans for users who may need more API calls. To use the WPScan WordPress Security Plugin you will need to use a free API token by registering here.
The Free plan allows 25 API requests per day. View the different available API plans.
How many API requests do you need?
- Our WordPress scanner makes one API request for the WordPress version, one request per installed plugin and one request per installed theme.
- On average, a WordPress website has 22 installed plugins.
- The Free plan should cover around 50% of all WordPress websites.
Security Checks
The WPScan WordPress Security Plugin will also check for other security issues, which do not require an API token, such as:
- Check for debug.log files
- Check for wp-config.php backup files
- Check if XML-RPC is enabled
- Check for code repository files
- Check if default secret keys are used
- Check for exported database files
- Weak passwords
- HTTPS enabled
What does the plugin do?
- Scans for known WordPress vulnerabilities, plugin vulnerabilities and theme vulnerabilities;
- Does additional security checks;
- Shows an icon on the Admin Toolbar with the total number of security vulnerabilities found;
- Notifies you by mail when new security vulnerabilities are found.
Further Reading
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner?
WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner 1.17 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 3.8/5 rating from 28 user reviews.
Does WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner cost anything?
No. WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner 1.17 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner 1.17?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner?
WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner 1.17 requires WordPress 6.9 or higher and PHP 7.2 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner last updated?
Version 1.17 was last updated on September 29, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.17
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.17 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 29, 2026 |
| Active installs | 8,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 3.8/5 (28 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 or higher |
| Author | ethicalhack3r |
| Tags | scanner, security, vulnerability, wpscan, wpvulndb |
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