Title: Simple WP Vulnerability Watcher Author: MΛCHINΣ CØDΣ Published: October 5, 2024 Last modified: November 10, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev =3163146) ![](https://ps.w.org/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev =3163146) # Simple WP Vulnerability Watcher By [MΛCHINΣ CØDΣ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fstab/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher.1.4.0.zip) * [Details](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/#description) * [Reviews](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/#reviews) * [Installation](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/#installation) * [Development](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/) ## Description Simple WP Vulnerability Watcher scans installed plugins, themes, and WordPress core for known vulnerabilities, providing real-time security monitoring with minimal impact on performance. It alerts you to potential risks and helps keep your site secure. ### Key Features * Automated scanning of plugins, themes, and WordPress core * Real-time results with instant insight * Easy-to-use interface in the WordPress admin dashboard * Notifications and alerts for detected vulnerabilities * Minimal performance impact * Uses WP Vulnerability API (read-only; no data sent from your site) * Supports donations via [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/machinecode) and [Buy Me a Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/mchncd) ### License This plugin is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later. See the `license.txt` file for details. ## Screenshots * [[ * Plugin admin page displaying vulnerability scan results ## Installation * Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher` or install via the WordPress plugin screen * Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress * Use the Simple WP Vulnerability Watcher menu in the admin dashboard to run vulnerability checks ## FAQ * **How do I run a scan?** Navigate to the plugin admin page and click “Run Check”. * **How often should I run a scan?** Run scans regularly, especially after installing new plugins/themes or updates. * **Does the plugin impact site performance?** No, it is lightweight and optimized for efficiency. * **Can I support plugin development?** Yes, via [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/machinecode) or [Buy Me a Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/mchncd). ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b32bf6658834c9e07ec2c62ad55d75e28f7a10665cfd91a2cbf83f8327db1459? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Awesome Security Plugin!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/awesome-security-plugin-18/)󠁿 [Pixel Nimusha](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nimusha/) October 7, 2024 Love this plugin! It keeps an eye on vulnerabilities without any hassle. Super easy to use. Perfect if you want quick security without the fuss. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/895fdcb561884a824a327d4ec7cf0375e4f86a017a0eb10649c986279397315f? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[A Must-Have for Peace of Mind](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/a-must-have-for-peace-of-mind/)󠁿 [Alan Hastings](https://profiles.wordpress.org/darkmatter1911/) October 5, 2024 I’ve been managing multiple WordPress sites, and security has always been a top concern. Since installing Simple WP Vulnerability Watcher, I’ve had greater peace of mind knowing that any potential vulnerabilities are caught early. The plugin notifies me instantly if there’s an issue with my plugins, themes, or core, allowing me to act swiftly. This has saved me countless hours of manually checking for updates or vulnerabilities and helped keep my sites secure effortlessly. It’s definitely a plugin I can’t do without. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Simple WP Vulnerability Watcher” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ MΛCHINΣ CØDΣ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fstab/) “Simple WP Vulnerability Watcher” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “Simple WP Vulnerability Watcher” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.4.0 * Tested up to WordPress 6.8.3 * Minor improvements and bug fixes #### 1.3.0 * Tested up to WordPress 6.8.3 * Minor improvements and bug fixes #### 1.2.0 * Tested up to WordPress 6.8.3 * Minor improvements and bug fixes #### 1.1.0 * Tested up to WordPress 6.8.3 * Minor improvements and bug fixes #### 1.0.0 * Initial release * Automated scanning of installed plugins, themes, and WordPress core * Real-time results and alerts * Uses WP Vulnerability API (read-only) * Lightweight and efficient * Easy-to-use admin interface * Supports donations via [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/machinecode) and [Buy Me a Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/mchncd) * Installation via WordPress plugin screen or upload ## Meta * Version **1.4.0** * Last updated **5 months ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.5** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Languages * [Czech](https://cs.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/) and [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher) * Tags * [plugin vulnerability](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/plugin-vulnerability/) [security](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/security/)[vulnerabilities](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/vulnerabilities/) [vulnerability scan](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/vulnerability-scan/) [vulnerability scanner](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/vulnerability-scanner/) * [Advanced View](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 2 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-wp-vulnerability-watcher/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ MΛCHINΣ CØDΣ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fstab/) ## Support Got something to say? 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