Guardian Gaze Security – Malware & Database Scanner, File Integrity Monitoring, IP Blocking
by REDSECLABS · Security
WordPress malware and database scanner that detects and helps you remove malware, hidden backdoors, and unauthorized file changes.
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Health
B 83/100
Few reviews
Active installs
40+
≈40 estimated
Momentum
+67%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “database security” for “backdoor”. “database security” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “backdoor” sits at #24 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
83 health vs 66 average across 1,776 Security plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.6%
of downloads still active
At least 40 of 2.5K lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Security plugin keeps 1.4%, across 1,060 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Security plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 28 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Most to gain: Rating quality
Updated 57 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 1 review, smoothed to 4.12★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Too few reviews to rank on quality — nudge happy users to leave one.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
26
Momentum
Losing ground
-1.9
Velocity
places per keyword, 25d
0%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 25d
-0.6
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| guardian | #7 | #9 | down 3 |
| backdoor scanner your tag | #22 | #24 | down 1 |
| malware removal your tag | #23 | #22 | up 1 |
| backdoor | #24 | #23 | down 1 |
| database security your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| file integrity your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| malware scanner your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
11 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 4 listed. 7 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 3 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “database security” for “backdoor”. “database security” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “backdoor” sits at #24 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 26 Jan 2025 · 644 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 339 · peaks are release surges
Directory rank
Ranked about #21,400 to #22,800, alongside the other plugins at 40+ installs. Plugins with the same install count swap places between wp.org requests, so this is where most of them sit. Checked monthly, last on 21 Oct 2026.
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
Downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites.
Not enough installs to measure. This needs at least 100 active sites; below that, a handful of downloads reads as tens of thousands.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
28
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v2.6.1 · 5 Sep 2026
28
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “40+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 12 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just over 40.
At the current install trend, crossing 50+ in roughly 72 days.
Install history since 9 Dec 2025
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ uzairsolangi5mo ago
Guardian Gaze has completely changed how I approach WordPress security. As someone who manages multiple sites, having a plugin that combines AI-assisted backdoor detection with real-time malware scanning in one clean dashboard is genuinely invaluable. The AI-based scanner is outstanding. It identified obfuscated malicious code that traditional signature-based tools completely missed. The file integrity monitoring runs continuously in the background, the login protection stopped brute force attempts almost immediately after setup, and the IP management panel gives you precise control over traffic filtering without any complexity. What sets it apart from everything else I have tried is that it is built by RedSecLabs, an actual cybersecurity research team. The detection logic is backed by continuous threat intelligence updates, which means it keeps up with evolving attack techniques rather than becoming outdated after a few months. Performance impact is negligible, setup takes minutes, and the dashboard presents everything clearly whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer. It has saved me countless hours of manual security auditing and given me genuine confidence that my sites are protected around the clock. If you are serious about WordPress security, Guardian Gaze is not just a good choice, it is the right one.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ exceldigitalgroup6mo ago
We have used Guardian Gaze Security on our websites and the scanning feature is excellent. It quickly detects malware and security issues, making website protection much easier
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ yongedigitalsolutions6mo ago
We installed Guardian Gaze Security plugin on our WordPress websites, and the performance has been excellent. The malware scanning is fast and highly accurate, especially in detecting hidden backdoors that other plugins often miss. The AI-based detection makes it more reliable than traditional security tools. It’s lightweight, doesn’t affect site speed, and the firewall plus login protection adds an extra layer of security against attacks. Overall, a powerful and reliable security plugin highly recommended for WordPress users.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ developerflowdigital9mo ago
I’ve been using Guardian Gaze Security and I’m really impressed. It’s very lightweight and doesn’t affect site speed at all. The malware scanning is accurate and quickly detects suspicious files. Setup was simple, and the firewall/login protection adds solid security. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fast and reliable WordPress security plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 1 language, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "WordPress malware and database scanner that detects and helps you remove malware, hidden backdoors, and una..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 14 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 14 of 14 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("designed for", "ideal for", "for agencies").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Multisite.
- ! Headings and lists 10 headings and 0 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 10,573 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "database security", "malware removal" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-10-20 30+ → 40+ up after 16 days in tier
- 2026-10-04 20+ → 30+ up after 12 days in tier
- 2026-09-22 10+ → 20+ up after 107 days in tier
- 2026-06-07 20+ → 10+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2026-06-05 10+ → 20+ up
Competes with
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