# MalCare

> MalCare offers security solutions for WordPress sites, including malware scanning, removal, and real-time protection features.

- Type: Plugin
- Category: Security
- Vendor: MalCare
- Website: https://www.malcare.com/pricing/
- Starting price: $99/year
- Free version: Yes
- Refund window: 14 days
- Our score: 8.7/10 (WordPress.org, Trustpilot)
- Black Friday 2026: Not announced
- Page: https://thefreakyblog.com/malcare/

MalCare offers security solutions for WordPress sites, including malware scanning, removal, and real-time protection features.

## Key features

- **Malware scanner**: Server-side scans that check WordPress files and the database for malware.
- **Malware removal**: One-click cleanup of infected files on paid plans.
- **WordPress firewall**: Blocks malicious traffic in real time, and includes bot protection.
- **Login protection**: Stops brute-force login attempts and offers two-factor authentication.
- **Geoblocking**: Blocks traffic from chosen countries.
- **Vulnerability scanner**: Flags plugins with known security risks.

## Pricing

| Plan | Price | Sites |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Protect | $99/year | 1 site |
| Repair | $299/year | 1 site |
| Fortify | $499/year | 1 site |

## Pros

- Free version on WordPress.org with cloud malware scanning and a firewall
- Trustpilot rating of 5 stars from 231 reviews for the vendor
- 14-day free trial and 14-day money-back guarantee
- Malware cleanup included on the Repair and Fortify plans

## Cons

- The Protect plan does not include malware cleanup
- Cleanup needs FTP, SFTP or SSH access to the server
- The plugin needs a MalCare account to run

## Best for

- WordPress site owners who need malware cleanup
- Agencies managing several client sites

## Ratings

- WordPress.org: 4.4/5 (558 reviews)
- Trustpilot: 5/5 (231 reviews)

## Alternatives

- CookieYes
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- Termageddon (privacy policy & terms generator)

## More

- Pricing: https://thefreakyblog.com/malcare/pricing/
- Review: https://thefreakyblog.com/malcare/review/
- Black Friday deal: https://thefreakyblog.com/malcare/black-friday/
- Coupon: https://thefreakyblog.com/malcare/coupon/