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Patchstack
Vulnerability database + virtual patches for WordPress plugins — free scanning, $5/mo Pro for auto-patching.
Free tier: free vulnerability scanner
What it does well
- Provides 'virtual patches' to block exploits before official updates are available.
- Free tier offers unlimited site scanning for known WordPress component vulnerabilities.
- Maintains a public, searchable database of WordPress plugin and theme vulnerabilities.
Where it falls short
- Focuses specifically on vulnerability patching, not a full security suite with malware removal.
- Automatic virtual patching and firewall rules require a paid subscription per site.
- Effectiveness is tied to its database; it does not detect zero-day or unknown threats.
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WP Migrate (Delicious Brains)
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