Jetpack Protect

How does Jetpack Protect help your WordPress Site security?

Protect is a free WordPress security scanner plugin that scans your site and lets you know possible vulnerability and other security threats on your installed plugins, themes, and core files.

The free plan scans your site for WordPress version, plugin, and theme vulnerabilities from our extensive vulnerability database (53,500) that is powered by WPScan.

By upgrading Protect, you gain access to WordPress malware scanning with one-click fixes, instant threat notifications, and our Web application Firewall (WAF) that protects your site around the clock.

Does this plugin require the Jetpack plugin to work?

Jetpack Protect does not require the Jetpack plugin to run and secure your site.

What are the differences between Jetpack Protect, Jetpack Scan, and WPScan plugins?

Jetpack Protect is a new WordPress security plugin from Jetpack containing our security features only. You can start with Jetpack Protect’s free vulnerability scanning features and upgrade Jetpack Protect to access automated malware scanning and our web application firewall. By upgrading Protect, you are enabling Jetpack Scan to the plugin.

Jetpack Scan is a product that can be purchased for use in conjunction with the main Jetpack plugin or Jetpack Protect. Jetpack Scan includes automated malware scanning and our web application firewall but does not contain the vulnerability scanning feature from the Protect plugin. If you purchase Jetpack Security or Jetpack Complete, Jetpack Scan is also included in those bundles.

If you are already a Jetpack Scan, Jetpack Security, or Jetpack Complete customer, you can also take advantage of Jetpack Protect’s vulnerability scanning feature by installing the Jetpack Protect plugin.

WPScan is an enterprise vulnerability scanning solution. It is not recommended for small to medium-sized businesses. If you are an enterprise company looking for custom WordPress site protection solutions, please visit: https://wpscan.com/

For small to medium-sized businesses, you can access our vulnerability scanning solution in the Jetpack Protect plugin.

Will Jetpack Protect work on my local site?

Jetpack Protect requires a publicly accessible site to perform the vulnerability scan.

How will I know if Jetpack Protect has found WordPress security vulnerabilities and malware?

You can visit Jetpack Protect dashboard in your WordPress admin panel to see the security threats and malware found by the integrated malware scanner.

What do I do if Jetpack Protect finds a security threat?

When the vulnerability scanner finds a security threat, you can view the recommended actions on the Jetpack Protect dashboard to secure your sites.

If you have upgraded Protect, your site will also be automatically scanned for malware each day, and you will be notified instantly via email if any threats are detected. You will be able to fix most issues in one click.

Can I set the time of the daily security scan?

It is not possible to set a time for the automated daily scans run by the integrated malware scanner.

Why do I need WordPress security and malware scan?

A hacked WordPress site can cause serious damage to your business revenue and reputation. Jetpack Protect scans your site and lets you know possible malware and security threats on your installed plugins, themes, and core files.

Where can I learn more about WordPress security and malware threats?

To learn how to achieve better WordPress security, see this guide . On the Jetpack Blog , you can find many more articles written by the top WordPress security experts.

Is Jetpack Protect the same thing as the Protect feature in the Jetpack plugin?

The new Jetpack Protect plugin is different from the Jetpack feature formerly known as Protect (now renamed Brute Force Attack Protection ).