Free Browser-Based Tools Every WordPress Site Owner Should Know About

Running a WordPress website comes with its fair share of responsibilities. Between keeping your content fresh, managing updates, and worrying about security, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. What if you could quickly check your site’s health, identify potential vulnerabilities, and even calculate the true cost of website downtime—all without logging in or installing anything?

That’s exactly what we’ve built at Sitez Incorporated. Our collection of browser-based tools performs real-time scans using only your website’s public information. No login required. No installation needed. Just quick, actionable insights to help you understand how your site is built and how well it’s protected.

Let’s walk through each tool and explore why you might want to use them.

Website Protection & Downtime Impact Calculator

Ever wondered what a malware incident or unexpected downtime could actually cost your business? Most site owners don’t think about it until something goes wrong—and by then, the damage is done.

The Website Protection & Downtime Impact Calculator helps you estimate how much avoidable downtime and malware could impact your site each year. It factors in your specific situation: your website type, monthly revenue, operating costs, how dependent your business is on your website, and your current maintenance practices.

Why Use This Tool?

Understanding your risk in dollars makes it real. When you can see that your expected annual risk cost might range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, it puts things in perspective. The calculator also shows how proactive measures like monitoring, regular updates, and proper backups can significantly reduce that risk. It’s not about fear—it’s about making informed decisions. You’ll walk away with a Protection Score and a clear comparison of what you’re risking versus what protection would cost.

We also added an ability for you to download the results as a PDF for closer analysis.

WordPress Vulnerability Scanner

Your website’s reputation and your customers’ trust depend on security. The WordPress Vulnerability Scanner reveals hidden risks that could leave your site open to attack—before hackers find them.

With one quick scan, you’ll get a Security Score and a detailed breakdown of potential issues. The scanner checks for things like exposed installation scripts, accessible readme files that reveal version information, whether directory listing is disabled, how your REST API is configured, and whether you have a security plugin or firewall in place.

Why Use This Tool?

Security issues often hide in plain sight. That install.php file you forgot to remove after setup? It’s a potential entry point. The readme.html broadcasting your WordPress version? It tells attackers exactly which vulnerabilities to try. This scanner identifies these issues and explains why they matter, along with straightforward fixes. It’s quick, free, and helps you demonstrate to clients and customers that you take security seriously. Run it anytime for peace of mind or as part of regular maintenance.

We built this tool when we received an email from a freelancer that showed who were the admin users on our site. It shocked us and we wanted to close down that loophole. Now you can as well!

Find WordPress Core, Theme, Plugins

Sometimes you just need to know what’s powering a WordPress site. Maybe you’re evaluating a site before taking over its maintenance, curious about what technology a competitor is using, or trying to troubleshoot an issue without admin access.

The Theme & Plugin Detector analyzes any WordPress page and tells you exactly what’s running: the WordPress core version, the active theme (including child themes), and every plugin it can detect on that specific page. It identifies plugin folder names, full plugin names, and version numbers where available.

Why Use This Tool?

Knowledge is power when working with WordPress. If you’re a developer or consultant, this tool helps you quickly assess what you’re dealing with before diving into a project. If you’re a site owner, it confirms what’s actually active on your pages—which isn’t always what you expect. It’s also useful for competitive research or simply satisfying curiosity about how a particularly impressive site was built. The detection is passive, meaning it only analyzes publicly available code, so it’s completely safe to use on any site you own or have permission to test.

Another use case is, say you see a functionality on a site you’d like to employ on your own site. Simply add the page URL and our tool will list all the plugins used on that page.

Putting It All Together

These tools work best when used together as part of regular website maintenance. Start with the Vulnerability Scanner to identify immediate security concerns. Use the Theme & Plugin Detector to inventory what’s running and check for outdated components. Then run the Downtime Impact Calculator to understand your risk profile and make smart decisions about protection.

Whether you’re a developer managing multiple client sites, a designer handing off projects, or a business owner trying to keep your investment protected, these quick checks provide instant insight into site health. No technical expertise required—just enter a URL and get answers.

We’re continuously adding more tools to make website maintenance simpler and smarter. Check back regularly or reach out if there’s something specific you’d like to see.

Ready to check your site? Visit our Browser-Based Tools page and run our tools today.

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