Is N0WPScan still maintained?

It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.

What are alternatives to N0WPScan?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Plugin Security Scanner, Aardwolf Security Scanner, and wpsecscan.

Who develops N0WPScan?

N0WPScan is developed by GeekParadize.

How long has N0WPScan been around?

N0WPScan first shipped in 2018.

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N0WPScan

Name: N0WPScan
Author: GeekParadize

wordpress.orgWebsite firewall, bot & spam protection

N0WPScan is a WordPress plugin that helps block WPScan-based vulnerability scans, automated testing, bots, and common attacks. It is intended for WordPress site owners seeking a lightweight defensive layer alongside firewalls and other security monitoring.

FreeWebCloud-managed

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Overview

5 features

In the Website firewall, bot & spam protection space, N0WPScan takes a focused approach. It focuses on blocking automated WordPress vulnerability scans and common attacks before they can target a site. It is built as a B2B product for wordPress site owners and administrators. It is available for free. N0WPScan is available on the web.

GeekParadize builds and maintains N0WPScan, and it first shipped in 2018. Among its 5 catalogued features are WPScan blocking, bot blocking, and automated attack prevention. It is being sunset.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

WPScan blocking
Bot blocking
Automated attack prevention
Vulnerability scan prevention
Reduced server load

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed3 Sep · 00:57 UTC
N0WPScan verified via WordPress Plugins
Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about N0WPScan

What does N0WPScan do?: N0WPScan focuses on blocking automated WordPress vulnerability scans and common attacks before they can target a site. It is catalogued under Website firewall, bot & spam protection on PulseGate.
Who is N0WPScan for?: N0WPScan is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and administrators.
Is N0WPScan free?: Yes — N0WPScan is free to use.
What platforms does N0WPScan run on?: N0WPScan runs on the web.
Is N0WPScan still maintained?: It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
What are alternatives to N0WPScan?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Plugin Security Scanner, Aardwolf Security Scanner, and wpsecscan.Plugin Security Scanner Aardwolf Security Scanner wpsecscan
Who develops N0WPScan?: N0WPScan is developed by GeekParadize.
How long has N0WPScan been around?: N0WPScan first shipped in 2018.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 3 Sep 2026
Status: 🔴 Sunsetting
Built for: WordPress site owners and administrators
Model: B2B
Solves: Blocking automated WordPress vulnerability scans and common attacks before they can target a site.

Registered as

WordPress.org: n0wpscan

Developer

GeekParadize

Index record

Indexed: 3 Sep 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sep 2026
Last seen: 3 Sep 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: n0wpscan-wordpress-org
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Sep 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 3 Sep 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-b.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 3 Sep 2026
Canonical URL: https://wordpress.org/plugins/n0wpscan

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