MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall

Q: Is MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall secure?

WP HealthKit's independent audit rates MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall overall risk as HIGH with a report-card grade of A.

Q: How many vulnerabilities does MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall have?

The audit found 148 findings: 0 critical, 10 high, 26 medium severity.

Q: Should I use MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall?

Based on the latest audit (grade A, risk HIGH), review the 148 findings on this page before deciding — higher-risk findings should be weighed against the plugin's alternatives.

v6.47WordPress Plugin200K+ installs4.4Audited 120 days ago

HIGH

Total Findings

148

Security Grade

Active Installs

200K+

Coding Score

100/100

Security Findings

148

Critical0

High10

Medium26

Low18

Info94

Executive Summary

Is MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall secure? In WP HealthKit's independent 2026 audit, MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall received an overall risk of HIGH and a report-card grade of A across 148 findings (0 critical, 10 high severity).

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Readiness

Coding Standards

100/100

PHP Compatibility

Requires PHP 8.0

Categories with Findings

PHP CompatibilityInternationalizationDatabaseType SafetyWordPress CompatibilityWooCommerce CompatibilityHook WiringPerformancePlugin Conflicts

Plugin Info

Active Installs: 200K+
WP.org Rating: 4.4
Requires WP: 4.0+
Tested Up To: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.0+
Audit Count: 1
Type: plugin

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