Title: Treder Security Snapshot
Author: Ben Treder
Published: <strong>June 15, 2026</strong>
Last modified: June 15, 2026

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# Treder Security Snapshot

 By [Ben Treder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bdtreder/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/treder-security-snapshot.1.0.0.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/treder-security-snapshot/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/treder-security-snapshot/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/treder-security-snapshot/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/treder-security-snapshot/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/treder-security-snapshot/)

## Description

Treder Security Snapshot gives WordPress site owners a simple local security health
report.

It is not a firewall, malware removal tool, or all-in-one security suite. It focuses
on clear visibility, practical recommendations, and easy reporting.

The plugin checks common WordPress security basics and gives you a security score
from 0 to 100.

#### Included Features

 * Security score from 0 to 100
 * Dashboard tab
 * Detailed audit tab
 * Scan history tab
 * WordPress dashboard widget
 * Beginner-friendly explanations
 * Suggested fixes
 * Local scan history
 * Local HTML report download
 * Email latest report to a chosen address

#### Security Checks

 * WordPress core update status
 * Plugin update status
 * Theme update status
 * Default admin usernames
 * User enumeration risk
 * XML-RPC status
 * File editing status
 * Debug mode status
 * Directory browsing indicators
 * HTTPS and SSL status
 * Database prefix check
 * WordPress version visibility
 * Public registration status
 * Inactive plugins

#### Separate Pro Companion

A separate Pro companion plugin is available from the author’s website for users
who want additional tools such as advanced checks, scheduled reports, file integrity
monitoring, white-label reporting, and AI-assisted fix plans.

The WordPress.org plugin includes all functionality described in this readme.

## Installation

 1. Upload the `treder-security-snapshot` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
 2. Activate the plugin from the WordPress Plugins screen.
 3. Go to Tools > Security Snapshot.
 4. Run your first snapshot.

## FAQ

### Is this a firewall?

No. Treder Security Snapshot is a security health report tool. It does not block
attacks.

### Does this remove malware?

No. It does not remove malware. It checks common WordPress security settings and
reports possible risks.

### Does this collect data?

No. The plugin runs locally inside WordPress and does not send data to external 
services.

### Does this use remote APIs?

No. The plugin does not call external APIs.

### Can I use this on client websites?

Yes. The plugin can be used to review basic WordPress security health and generate
local reports.

## Reviews

There are no reviews for this plugin.

## Contributors & Developers

“Treder Security Snapshot” is open source software. The following people have contributed
to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Ben Treder ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bdtreder/)

[Translate “Treder Security Snapshot” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/treder-security-snapshot)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/treder-security-snapshot/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/treder-security-snapshot/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/treder-security-snapshot/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/treder-security-snapshot/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release.

## Meta

 *  Version **1.0.0**
 *  Last updated **14 hours ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.0**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 * Tags
 * [admin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/admin/)[audit](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/audit/)
   [hardening](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/hardening/)[report](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/report/)
   [security](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/security/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/treder-security-snapshot/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ Ben Treder ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bdtreder/)

## Support

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