See Your WordPress Security Basics at a Glance
Treder Security Snapshot is a lightweight security health report for WordPress. It gives you a simple security score, clear findings, and beginner-friendly suggested fixes so you can understand the common security basics on your site.
It runs locally inside WordPress and checks the things site owners most often miss, then explains each finding in plain English with a suggested next step.
Type
Free WordPress plugin
Best for
Site owners, freelancers, and small businesses
Focus
Security score, findings, and suggested fixes
A clear security report, built for real site owners
Everything here works right after activation, so you can run your first security snapshot in minutes.
Security score from 0 to 100
A single, easy to read score that summarizes your common WordPress security basics.
Dashboard tab
A clean overview of your score and the most important findings at a glance.
Detailed audit tab
A full list of checks with plain-English explanations and suggested fixes.
Scan history tab
Local scan history so you can see how your score changes over time.
WordPress dashboard widget
A handy widget that surfaces your latest security score right on the dashboard.
Beginner-friendly explanations
Each finding is explained in simple language, with no security jargon required.
Suggested fixes
Practical next steps for each finding, so you know what to look at first.
Local scan history
Your scan results are stored locally inside your own WordPress site.
Runs locally, private by design
No external API calls in the free version, and no data sent to outside services.
Common WordPress security basics, all in one snapshot
The free plugin reviews the settings and statuses that site owners most often overlook, then reports what it finds.
Updates
WordPress core, plugin, and theme update status, so you can spot anything out of date.
Admin and users
Default admin usernames, user enumeration risk, and public registration status.
Risky settings
XML-RPC status, file editing status, debug mode status, and directory browsing indicators.
Connection and SSL
HTTPS and SSL status, so you can confirm visitors connect securely.
Database and version
Database prefix check and WordPress version visibility.
Housekeeping
Inactive plugins that are worth reviewing or removing.
What it is, and what it is not
Treder Security Snapshot is built to give you clear visibility into your security basics. It is not security software that blocks or removes threats.
What it is
- A security visibility and reporting tool
- A simple way to understand your security basics
- A clear score, findings, and suggested fixes
- A local scan that respects your privacy
What it is not
- It is not a firewall
- It does not remove malware
- It does not block attacks
- It does not guarantee your site cannot be hacked
Built for everyday WordPress owners
You do not need to be a security expert. The plugin points you toward the basics that matter most and explains them simply.
Site owners
Get a quick, honest read on your WordPress security basics without the guesswork.
Freelancers
Run a fast snapshot on client sites to spot common issues and explain them clearly.
Small businesses
Understand where your site stands and what to improve, in plain language.
Install Treder Security Snapshot
Install it like a normal WordPress plugin ZIP, then run your first snapshot.
Download the ZIP
Save the free plugin ZIP from BenTreder.com.
Upload to WordPress
Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
Run your first scan
Activate the plugin, open the dashboard tab, and review your security score and findings.
Treder Security Snapshot FAQs
Plain answers before installing.
Is this a firewall or malware remover?
No. Treder Security Snapshot is a security visibility and reporting tool. It is not a firewall, it does not block attacks, and it does not remove malware. It helps you understand and improve common WordPress security basics.
Does it send my data anywhere?
No. The free version runs its checks locally inside WordPress. There are no external API calls and no data is sent to outside services. Your scan history is stored on your own site.
What is the security score based on?
The score from 0 to 100 reflects common WordPress security basics, such as update status, risky settings, user and admin checks, HTTPS, and similar items. It is a simple summary to help you understand where you stand.
Do I need the Pro version?
No. The free plugin works on its own. Pro is optional and adds deeper checks, automation, file integrity monitoring, client reports, white-label tools, and an AI Security Fix Plan.
Will it slow down my site?
The free plugin is lightweight and runs its checks locally. It is designed to be simple and quick for everyday WordPress sites.
Can Ben help me fix the findings?
Yes. Use the plugin to understand your security basics, then contact Ben for hands-on help with WordPress security and maintenance.
Want deeper checks and client-ready reports?
Treder Security Snapshot Pro adds a premium Security Mission Control dashboard, advanced Pro checks, file integrity baseline monitoring, scheduled email reports, white-label branding, and an AI Security Fix Plan.
Understand your WordPress security basics today.
Download the free plugin and run your first snapshot, or take a look at Pro for deeper checks and client reports.