wpscanteam/wpscan
WPScan WordPress security scanner. Written for security professionals and blog maintainers to test the security of their WordPress websites. Contact us via contact@wpscan.com
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Momentum
+245
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
8
PER DAY
#23
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +0 | +245 | +720 |
| Per day | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +27 | +67 |
wpscan gained 245 stars in the last 30 days, about 8 a day, and now has 9.8K. It is about 14 years old and has averaged roughly 700 stars a year. It ranks #23 among Ruby repositories and #1,203 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
74
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jul 11, 2012
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
wpscan has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
wpscan is an open-source project written in Ruby: WPScan WordPress security scanner. Written for security professionals and blog maintainers to test the security of their WordPress websites. Contact us via contact@wpscan.com.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in hacking-tool, scan, scanner. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Ruby for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/wpscanteam/wpscan.git
cd wpscan
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
wpscan coordinates its core functionality through a modular Ruby pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Command-Line Automation
Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.
CI/CD Workflow Integration
Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.
Developer Environment Setup
Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.
Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration
Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.
🚀 Getting Started
Install wpscan using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/wpscanteam/wpscan.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for wpscan.
Import wpscan into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `wpscan --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
wpscanteam/wpscan is currently ranked #1,203 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does wpscan do? +
WPScan WordPress security scanner. Written for security professionals and blog maintainers to test the security of their WordPress websites. Contact us via contact@wpscan.com
What language is wpscan written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: hacking-tool, scan, scanner, security, security-scanner.
Is wpscan actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does wpscan have? +
wpscan has 9,794 stars and 1,344 forks on GitHub.
How does wpscan rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 9,794 stars, wpscanteam/wpscan is ranked #1,203 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #23 among Ruby projects.
What license is wpscan distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.