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WordPress Malware Removal and Cleanup

Malware hides in themes, uploads and the database. We scan every file and table, remove the infection and confirm the site is clean.

  • File and database scan
  • Infected code removed
  • Blacklist checks
  • Clean report after removal
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  • Trustpilot Excellent ★ 4.3
  • Secure or It’s Free Guarantee
Isometric file grid with a scan beam lifting out an infected file

Where malware hides

Malware rarely sits in one file. It spreads into themes, uploads and the database. Here is a typical scan. Switch views to see it cleaned.

6 infections found, site flagged0 infections, review filed

Theme fileHidden code injected at the bottom of the file.Injected code removed and the theme checked.wp-content/themes/your-theme/functions.php
InfectedClean
Site settingsA spam script stored in a widget setting.Database injection cleaned out.wp_options
InfectedClean
Old postsHidden spam links added to hundreds of posts.Links stripped from every post.wp_posts
InfectedClean
Uploads folderA dropper file disguised as an image.Removed, and uploads blocked from running PHP.wp-content/uploads/
DropperRemoved
Pirated pluginA nulled plugin with a built-in backdoor.Replaced with a clean official copy.wp-content/plugins/
BackdoorReplaced
Google Safe BrowsingVisitors see a dangerous site warning.Clean site verified and review filed.
FlaggedReview filed

Example scan, not a customer report.Run a free security test

What every malware cleanup includes

We scan every file and table by hand and by tool, remove every infection, and stay on watch after the cleanup.

Flagged by a scanner?Not every alert is real. We confirm what’s actually infected before we change anything.

Scan

  • Full site malware and rootkit scan
  • Every database table checked
  • Manual review of suspicious files
  • Nulled plugins and themes found

Remove

  • Backdoor and dropper removal
  • Database injection cleanup
  • Core, theme and plugin reinstall
  • Admin users, salts and credentials rotated

Recover

  • Google Safe Browsing and blocklist removal
  • Cloudflare WAF and Bot Fight Mode hardening
  • 60 days of monitoring
  • Clean report after removal

Safety

  • Staging copy before changes go live
  • Content, orders and customers kept
  • 60-day reinfection guarantee
  • 1 month of free WP Farm hosting

Removal that goes past the scan

Scanners match known patterns. Disguised backdoors and database-only payloads need a person to find them.

What gets done
Malware scannerWorks inside WordPress
Freelancer or agencyVaries by person
WP FarmOne team, server to site
Scans files
Yes
Yes
Yes
Scans every database table
Partly
Sometimes
Yes
Manual review of suspicious files
No
Yes
Yes
Removes database injections
No
Sometimes
Yes
Files Safe Browsing reviews
No
Sometimes
Yes
Monitoring after cleanup
Scheduled scans
No
60 days
Reinfection guarantee
No
Varies
60 days

Clean in 24 to 48 hours for most sites

Send access and we take it from there, with a status update at every stage.

  1. 1

    Submit and scan

    We start the forensic scan within 30 minutes of getting access.

  2. 2

    Quarantine

    We isolate the site behind a maintenance page so visitors stay safe.

  3. 3

    Deep clean

    We remove every infection from files and the database and reinstall clean copies.

  4. 4

    Harden and monitor

    We patch the hole, harden the site and monitor it for 60 days.

Complex sites can take up to 72 hours.

Clean it now

Pay once for a full malware cleanup, or host with us and we fix it free.

Malware Removal

One-time fix

Infected, blacklisted or flagged unsafe? We deep-scan, clean and harden your site.

How many sites?

$200$400$600$800$900one-timeone-time, $200 per siteone-time, $200 per siteone-time, $200 per siteone-time, $180 per site
  • Full site malware and rootkit scan
  • Manual review of suspicious files
  • Backdoor and dropper removal
  • Database injection cleanup
  • Google Safe Browsing and blocklist removal
  • Core, theme and plugin reinstall
  • Admin user, salt and credential rotation
  • Cloudflare WAF and Bot Fight Mode hardening
  • 60 days of monitoring
  • 1 month of free WP Farm hosting

No commitment required. Includes the Secure or It’s Free Guarantee.

Emergency Fix

Free with hosting

Hacked, broken or offline? Host with WP Farm and we fix it free.

$0repair fee
  • Hacked, broken or offline WordPress sites
  • You pay only for a month of hosting
  • No contracts
  • Secure intake form for logins
  • Tell us the impact level, P1 to P4
  • Free migration to WP Farm
Fix My Site Free

Hosting starts at $35 per month

Clean, or you don’t pay

If we can’t resolve the issue within the agreed scope of work, no charge is applied to your account. If the same hole is used again within 60 days, we clean your site again at no charge.

A plugin vulnerability surfaced and they audited, explained the risk, and fixed it, no downtime.
WP Farm customer

4.3 out of 5

Rated Excellent by our customers on Trustpilot.

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Questions before you start

Straight answers on time, risk and results.

Still unsure? Ask a WordPress expert

How is malware removal different from hack cleanup?

Hack cleanup deals with an active break-in. Malware removal hunts down infected files and code that stays hidden. Most sites need both, and both are covered by the same $200 service.

How long does the cleanup take?

Most sites are clean within 24 to 48 hours. Complex sites can take up to 72 hours.

Why does malware keep coming back?

Usually a missed backdoor, webshell or admin account, or an entry point that was never patched. We find and close all of them.

Will a plugin scanner find everything?

Scanners catch common patterns, but they often miss disguised backdoors and code stored only in the database. We check those by hand.

Will this hurt my SEO and rankings?

A flagged site can lose rankings fast. Most recover within 2 to 4 weeks after the cleanup and review.

What if my site gets infected again?

Every cleanup includes 60 days of monitoring and a reinfection guarantee, plus hardening to keep it from happening.

Can you clean my site without breaking it?

Yes. We work on a staging copy first and push to your live site only after you approve.

Ready for a clean site?

Book a malware cleanup now, or tell us about the emergency. Secure or it’s free.