Short on time?
To save you time, I went ahead and tested all the website scanners I could find.
While I found many that do the job, others were inaccurate or outdated.
Luckily, I succeeded.
I found 3 great websites that do the trick.
My favorite is Norton Safe Web its fast, free, and provides basic details about threats.
The only problem is that a lot of WordPress sites will come up as false positives.
For WordPress sites, I recommend you use our ownWordPress Plugins Detector Vulnerability Checker.
It only takes a few seconds and doesnt require any downloads.
Norton is my personal favorite.
TRY NORTON
Step 1.
Note that not all sites will have a signature in the footer showing the tool used to build it.
In these cases, youll have to view the websites code.
That might sound technical, but theres an easy way to do it.
you’ve got the option to now move to Step 2.
Step 2.
Identify the Threat With Your Scanner
Once youve picked out a scanner, its time to run a scan.
At the same time, itll confirm it doesnt show any signs of a phishing operation.
While youll need a different scanner for WordPress websites, the overall process is exactly the same.
Copy and paste the URL of the website in question into the search bar and opt for search button.
If you scan a website and find any threats, dont kick off the website.
If you do, youll riskpotential damageto your gear and overall security.
If youve already visited the questionable site, immediately terminate the tab.
After youve finished, move on to Step 3.
Step 3.
Lots of reputable antivirus developers offer free tools that are effective at identifying dangerous sites.
Note that on some browsers the tool is called Safe Web (just like the manual scanner).
In my tests, it automatically blocked the majority of phishing sites and pages containing malware.
It also checks any links that you hover over, which is great.
Bitdefenderoffers a similar tool called TrafficLight.
It proved equally effective in my tests, blocking malicious sites automatically.
They work automatically so you dont have to take the time to enter the URL on a scanning site.
I recommend Norton and Bitdefenders extensions as they are free and effective.
Step 4.
Simplychoose a website checking tooland paste the websites URL in the search bar.
Your website will then be scanned for malware and other threats.
What kind of malware can infect a website?
For a fast and free check-up on a WordPress-based website, Id recommend the WordPress Plugins Detector Vulnerability Checker.
It uses a massive malware directory to find any known threats in a matter of seconds.
How do I know if my website has malware?
The simplest way to answer this question is by running awebsite malware scan(or vulnerability checker).
Can I scan my website for free?
Yes, you’ve got the option to scan any website for free.
Malware removal tools are typically only included in the premium versions of these products.
