Description
Aegis Shield is a lightweight but powerful security scanner for WordPress.
Whether you’re a developer, site owner, or agency, Aegis Shield helps identify risks before they become disasters.
Features include:
- PHP malware detection using signature patterns.
- File integrity checking to flag altered core/plugin/theme files.
- Scheduled scans (daily, weekly, or monthly).
- Exportable reports of scan results.
- Clear, friendly UI designed for real-world users.
- Optional email alerts when threats are found.
Upgrade to Pro to unlock:
- ️Suspicious code match viewer
- Scan history and deletion
- Pro security support from real humans
- License-based access control and plugin updates
Whether you’re running a single site or managing many, Aegis Shield helps give you peace of mind — and control.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/aegis-shielddirectory, or install via the Plugins menu in WordPress. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen.
- Navigate to Tools Aegis Shield to run your first scan or set up scheduled scans.
FAQ
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Is this plugin free?
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Yes. The base plugin is free. Aegis Shield Pro adds advanced features and support for a license-based fee.
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What does the Pro version include?
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- Scan history
- Suspicious code details
- Support from our security team
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Will it slow down my site?
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No. Scans run in the admin area and never affect frontend performance. Scheduled scans are handled using WordPress cron in the background.
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Does it fix issues automatically?
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Not currently. Aegis Shield detects and alerts. You can view results, export them, and take action manually — or contact our support team for help.
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Contributors & Developers
“Aegis Shield” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Interested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial public release.
- File integrity and suspicious code scanning.
- Exportable reports.
- Pro license support, scan history, and support requests.
1.0.1
- Adjusting author tag in readme
1.0.2
*fixing issue for users with godaddy hosting where headers already sent error causes issues