WPSniffer

WPSniffer

Kerger
Wordfence

Wordfence

Defiant
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About

WPSniffer is a free, open-source command-line malware scanner for WordPress and other PHP sites. It scans files on the host where installed, using YARA-X and community YARA Forge rule packages to detect suspicious code such as webshells. Operators can use supplied rules or add their own .yar/.yara files, choose core, extended, or full rule sets, and pin a rule release for repeatable scans. The Python package scans selected paths, accepts paths from standard input, supports filters, and can run in scheduled jobs or CI workflows. Caching, file-size limits and per-file timeouts help manage larger scans. Reports are available in readable, CSV or TSV formats, with selectable columns and optional email delivery. WPSniffer serves administrators, developers, hosting operators and security teams investigating compromised sites or checking server files for malware. Scans run locally; files are not sent to an external service.

About

Wordfence includes an endpoint firewall and malware scanner that were built from the ground up to protect WordPress. Our Threat Defense Feed arms Wordfence with the newest firewall rules, malware signatures and malicious IP addresses it needs to keep your website safe. Rounded out by a suite of additional features, Wordfence is the most comprehensive security option available. Wordfence runs at the endpoint, your server, providing better protection than cloud alternatives. Cloud firewalls can be bypassed and have historically suffered from data leaks. Wordfence firewall leverages user identity information in over 85% of our firewall rules, something cloud firewalls don’t have access to. And our firewall doesn’t need to break end-to-end encryption like cloud solutions.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

WordPress developers, agencies, hosting providers, sysadmins and security professionals who need to scan WordPress/PHP sites for malware from the command line.

Audience

Companies with WordPress websites that they want to protect from cyberattacks

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

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Pricing

$0
Free to use under GPLv3, with no paid tier or usage limit.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$99 per year
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 3.7 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I used it for several years, and never had a problem. Periodic reports of actions taken are very interesting, but mean little to me because I'm not an IT person, nor am I a CS major.
  • Gives enterprise-grade security to the website. Intuitive WordPress plugin. Protects website from any threats. Auto scanner and threat remover.
  • It protects every website from attacks and malware. It automatic scans and alert user for any suspicious activity. Very easy to add a plugin in WordPress. The free version also provides lots of security features.

Cons

  • The latest update made it impossible for me to log in to my site for editing purposes -- had to get help to disable it, because I couldn't log in. What a shame...
  • I never encountered any problem with this platform.
  • Wordfence worked outstanding for me and never had any issues using it.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Kerger
Founded: 2026
United States
wpsniffer.com

Company Information

Defiant
Founded: 2011
United States
wordfence.com

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Categories

Website Security Supported

Categories

Integrations

WordPress Supported
InfiniteWP Not Supported
MainWP Not Supported

Integrations

WordPress Supported
InfiniteWP Supported
MainWP Supported
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