90,000
attacks on WordPress sites, per minute
A worldwide target
WordPress sites face attack traffic at global scale, around the clock.
Your WordPress site,untouchable.
Complete WordPress security in one plugin — automatic scans, a real-time firewall, and one-click malware removal. Trusted by 400,000+ site owners and the agencies who clean hacked sites for a living.
400,000+ sites/120 countries/★ 4.6 Trustpilot/14-day guarantee
Attacks blocked / mo
2B+
Requests processed / mo
18B+
Sites cleaned / mo
1,500+
Trusted by 400,000+ sites · 120 countries
The internet is a hostile place.
A hack doesn't just deface a page. It gets you blacklisted by Google, suspended by your host, and can cost you more than $10,000 — here's what your site is up against.
$10,000+
what a hack can cost you
The bill keeps growing
Lost revenue, cleanup, and recovery can make one successful attack extraordinarily expensive.
Google blacklist
Visitors see a warning, not your site
Google flags your site as dangerous. Visitors see a warning screen instead of your business. Recovery takes weeks.
Host suspension
Your site goes offline
Your host detects malware and pulls the site offline — a hacked site is dangerous to their other customers too. Visitors see nothing at all.
Four pillars of WordPress security. Zero blind spots.
Every vulnerability has a shield. Every attack vector has a countermeasure. MalCare doesn't just detect threats — it prevents them.
The Perimeter
Prevention
Nothing malicious reaches your server. A real-time firewall, bot filtering and login hardening stop threats at the edge.
2B+blocked / month
- 01.1Real-time WAF blocks SQLi, XSS, RCE and zero-days
- 01.2Behavioral AI filters bots and brute-force swarms
- 01.3Login hardening, 2FA and one-toggle geo-blocking
The Watch
Detection
You see every change, every threat, every day. A deep off-server scan reads every file, table and cron job.
39,000+vulnerabilities tracked
- 02.1Off-server deep scan every 24 hours — zero host load
- 02.239,000+ vulnerabilities tracked across plugins, themes and core
- 02.3Forensic log timestamps every login, edit and update
The Cure
Remediation
One click and it's gone, content intact. Surgical auto-clean removes malware in minutes after an encrypted backup.
1,500+sites cleaned / mo
- 03.1Surgical auto-clean strips malware, preserves content
- 03.2Encrypted backup first — every cleanup is reversible
- 03.3Post-incident report pinpoints and shuts the entry vector
The Network
Intelligence
400,000+ sites make each other safer. Every attack caught on one becomes a rule that protects them all.
400,000+sites · 120 countries
- 04.1A threat on one site is blocked across all 400,000+ sites instantly
- 04.2Signals from 120 countries feed the firewall in real time
- 04.3Patches are open-source verified — run the tests yourself
Secured with MalCare’s
8‑Dimension Security Engine
Eight layers between an attack and your site.
MalCare shields your WordPress site around the clock — malware, bots, and break-ins stopped cold, without ever slowing you down.
Everything your site needs. Nothing it doesn't — every layer of security, automated and working before you log in.
01Malware Scanner
Finds the malware other scanners miss. Three layers — signatures, integrity checks, and behavioral AI — read every file, table and cron job, off your server. Not “you have malware.” This file, this line, this table, this row.
- 1.1Behavioral, not signature-onlyNew malware appears faster than signature lists can keep up. MalCare judges what code does, not just what it looks like.
- 1.20.2% false positivesMeasured across all scans and published. When we say you’re hacked, you’re hacked.
- 1.3Zero load on your siteThe deep scan runs on MalCare’s servers. Your site never feels it.
02Vulnerability Scanner & Patching
MalCare tracks 39,000+ vulnerabilities across every plugin, theme, and core version. Virtual patches deploy within hours of disclosure — and unlike competitors', they keep working when attackers spoof version numbers or manipulate plugin headers.
- 2.1Version-spoof-proofPatches keep working when attackers manipulate plugin headers.
- 2.2Every patch ships with a proofVerified with open-source test scripts — run them yourself.
- 2.3Covers the unpatchableA third of CVEs never get an official fix. Virtual patching covers them anyway.
Every known vulnerability,
already covered.
The moment a flaw is disclosed, MalCare wraps it in a virtual patch — within hours, not the ~12 days an official fix takes. 39,000+ vulnerabilities tracked, and a third of them never get an official fix at all.
03Instant Cleanup
Other plugins find malware and hand you a support ticket. MalCare removes it in one click — no FTP, no queue, no downtime.
- 3.1Surgical auto-cleanMalicious code is stripped line by line. Your posts, themes and database are left exactly as they were.
- 3.2No FTP, no ticketsOne click from the dashboard. The site stays online the whole time it is being cleaned.
- 3.3Verified cleanEvery removal is re-scanned and confirmed clean before the job closes.
04Realtime Firewall
MalCare's real-time WAF doesn't just log threats — it stops them before WordPress runs them. Powered by intelligence from 400,000+ sites, it catches zero-days that signature-only firewalls miss.
- 4.1Blocked at the edgeSQLi, XSS, RCE, traversal, object injection — stopped before WordPress runs them.
- 4.2Network-poweredA threat seen on one site is blocked across all 400,000+ sites.
- 4.3Zero-day coverageBehavioral rules catch what signatures can’t.
06Login Protection & 2FA
Brute-force bots hammer wp-login.php around the clock. MalCare locks the front door with intelligent rate limiting, CAPTCHA challenges, and 2FA — so only your team gets through.
- 6.1Intelligent rate limitingBots hit the wall, humans never notice.
- 6.2Two-factor authAn extra layer on every login, zero-config.
- 6.3Network-vettedBots convicted across 400,000+ sites never get to make a guess here.
07Activity Log & Forensics
Every login, file change, and plugin update — timestamped and searchable. MalCare gives you a forensic audit trail that makes debugging infections as easy as reading a timeline.
- 7.1Every event capturedLogins, file edits, plugin changes, firewall hits.
- 7.2Search & filterAcross your full history in seconds.
- 7.3Pinpoint the breachSpot the exact moment an attack began.
I had been running iThemes, WordFence & Sucuri, but they kept getting hacked. Then I installed MalCare, which quickly found the malware and cleaned up the entire site.
I never thought it could happen to me, but my website was hacked and started redirecting visitors. This WordPress plugin saved the day and helped me restore my website's reputation. I highly recommend it!
Hacked right now? Here’s the way back.
Three steps, no security expertise, no waiting for a quote. 1,500+ sites came back this way in July 2026.
Step 1
Install the plugin
Even on a hacked, misbehaving site — connect it to your MalCare account.
Step 2
Scan finds all of it
The deep scan runs off-server and finds every infection, wherever it hides.
Step 3
Clean with one click
Surgical removal in minutes — the malware goes, your site doesn’t.
After cleanup, you're
not left guessing.
The worst part of a hack isn't the malware — it's not knowing what happened. Most tools clean and leave; MalCare stays, with a forensic report and hardening guide so the same attack never works twice.
- Forensic report
- Entry vector analysis
- Hardening checklist
- Google & host recovery
Security that makes your site faster.
Zero load
Lighter, not heavier
Zero configuration
MalCare vs. the rest. See for yourself.
We don't ask you to take our word for it. Stack MalCare against any alternative — the numbers speak louder than marketing.
| Capability | MalCare | Wordfence | Sucuri | Patchstack | Solid Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scan frequency | Every 24 hrs on paid plans | Every 72 hours | Every 12 hours | Continuous (vPatch) | Every 24 hours |
| Cleanup time | 1-click, in minutes | Manual / hours | Ticket-based, 4–30 hrs | No cleanup included | Not included |
| Server impact | Zero (off-server) | High (local scan) | None (remote) | None (virtual) | Moderate |
| Virtual patch verification | Open-source verified | — | — | Proprietary | — |
| Version-spoof-proof patching | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Unlimited manual cleanup | Fortify plan | Paid add-on | Tiered | — | — |
Your users' data, untouched. Fully GDPR compliant.
MalCare runs no external tracking on your visitors, and EU data residency is available on request — protection built with privacy in mind.
I was on the beach with my family, when MalCare notified me of a plugin vulnerability across 50 of my sites. With just one click on my smartphone, all sites were fixed within minutes! Their powerful features have given me real peace of mind.
PLPaul LaceyWordPress Expert, Designer, Podcaster & Guinness World Record HolderTrusted by teams who can't afford downtime.
From agency owners managing client fleets to solo developers protecting their own revenue — here's why they chose MalCare.
MalCare is the one security plugin I keep coming back to. … No false alarms. Does what it promises. … 5 stars, no hesitation.
I originally tried it when my host’s security couldn’t identify the source of a repeated compromise and malcare found the offending plugin. Support has been fantastic.
Was hacked for a month, but not sure, except for the 6000 in losses in decreased sales. … site hack found, solved in minutes, and sales resumed immediately.
I am over the moon with my experience with Malcare. … they fixed it immediately and then went on to surprise and delight me by helping me undo the damage.
I’ve had the Pro version since 2018, and never had any issues with bots, malware, viruses … the support is always fast and efficient. … easy to use and unobtrusive within your set-up.
We use Malcare everyday and can’t be without it. … if we can’t fix the issue ourselves, Malcare support steps in and handles it. Can’t get any better than that.
Dealt with a site hack recently. Manually cleaned 400 files myself, then found this service. … The scans have kept me up to date and removed any remaining malware.
The plugin and service behind the plugin is great and offers everything you could want of a security service … Highly recommended for any professional site …
We’ve been using MalCare on our e‑shop Medicann.cz and are very satisfied. … effective at detecting and removing threats, and gives us peace of mind without slowing down the site.
I tried Wordfence and it couldn’t even scan the site let alone find the malware. … THANK YOU for persevering with the fix to get it resolved. Very happy to recommend Malcare!
MalCare is great because they do EVERYTHING for you. I don’t know anything about Website Security. … I just had two sites hacked and MalCare notified me. Then they cleaned them up within 5 minutes.
Malcare is easily one of the best investments I have made. Easy setup. … Malcare cleaned and removed the malware and my clients website was backup within 2 hours …
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In their words. Real teams, real relief.
Rated 5 out of 5
I came looking to fix a redirect hack & the cleanup got rid of it in minutes…then I started tinkering with the dashboard. Never had to worry about hacks again.
Mark TullWebsite EssentialsRated 5 out of 5
MalCare is a lifesaver. It alerted me to a redirect hack on my website and guided me through the process of cleaning it up. I'm so grateful for the peace of mind it provides.
Alex CalinovBrilliant DigitalRated 5 out of 5
I've tried other plugins, but every time I got hacked, I spent hours trying to fix things. MalCare's one-click cleanup was SO easy! It saves me hours whenever a site gets hacked.
Kristina RomeroWP Care Market · FounderRated 5 out of 5
MalCare sends few security notifications, so one day out of curiosity I checked their firewall section. I was pleasantly surprised that hundreds of attacks were being quietly thwarted! I really like this "strong & silent" protection.
Jo WalthamCallia WebRated 5 out of 5
Always one step ahead! Before any clients or customers have a weird experience, I get a vulnerability notification which is easily fixed with one click. Really impressed with their scanner precision!
David McCanWebTNGFrequently asked questions.
MalCare copies your site files to its own servers for scanning. This means zero load on your hosting — no CPU spikes, no slow page loads. Scans run on your plan's schedule — every 24 hours on paid plans — and combine signatures, integrity checks, and behavioral analysis to catch unknown threats.
When malware is detected, MalCare's auto-clean engine isolates infected files, surgically removes the malicious code while preserving your content, and verifies the site is clean — all in a single click. No FTP access needed, no waiting for a security analyst.
MalCare can still clean suspended sites. Connect via FTP credentials, and MalCare will scan, clean, and generate a detailed report you can share with your host to get unsuspended. Our WebHost Suspension Recovery flow guides you step by step.
Free plugins scan on your server (slowing your site), rely on signature-only detection, and offer no auto-cleanup. MalCare scans off-server, uses threat intelligence from 400,000+ sites, auto-cleans in one click, and includes a WAF — all without impacting performance.
Free: malware scan every 7 days, vulnerability alerts, basic firewall, login protection. Protect: daily scans, advanced firewall with virtual patching, geo-blocking and bot protection. Repair: adds instant malware cleanup with a post-cleanup report and a 24-hour expert SLA. Fortify: hourly scans, unlimited manual fixes, 6-hour response, and webhost suspension recovery.
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