Question 1

What does this WordPress health check tool scan?

Accepted Answer

It checks uptime and response time, SSL status, security headers (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options), WordPress detection and version, installed plugins, broken links on your homepage, page performance, and security risks like exposed XML-RPC and readme.html.

Question 2

Is this WordPress health check free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely free. No account required. You can scan up to 5 sites per hour.

Question 3

How is the health score calculated?

Accepted Answer

The score is calculated from 8 categories: uptime (10pts), SSL (10pts), security headers (15pts), WordPress detection (5pts), plugin signals (5pts), broken links (15pts), performance (15pts), and security risks (15pts). Total normalized to 100.

Question 4

What is a good WordPress health score?

Accepted Answer

A score of 85+ is excellent (Grade A). 70-84 is good (Grade B). 55-69 needs attention (Grade C). Below 55 indicates serious issues that need fixing.

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