Is this a complete security audit?

No, this is a basic security check covering the most common and critical security issues. It doesn't replace a professional penetration test or complete security audit, but it catches 80-90% of the issues that actually lead to websites being hacked — because most attacks exploit simple, known vulnerabilities like outdated software and exposed files.

Do security issues affect my SEO ranking?

Yes, directly. Google uses HTTPS as a ranking signal, and websites that Chrome flags as insecure get lower click-through rates. Additionally, Google can remove hacked websites from search results entirely and show a warning in Search Console. Security headers don't directly affect ranking, but they protect against attacks that can lead to the site being hacked and thus losing all visibility.

How often should I run a security check?

At least once a month, and always after server changes, CMS updates or plugin installations. New vulnerabilities are discovered daily, and automated bots continuously scan for websites with known weaknesses. A monthly check ensures you catch problems before they are exploited.

Can the tool fix security issues automatically?

No, the tool identifies and reports issues with detailed instructions to fix them. Automatic fixing would require access to your server, which in itself would be a security risk. You get copy-ready code for security headers and step-by-step instructions for other fixes that you or your developer can implement.

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Security Audit Basic

What it does

Checks basic security — SSL, headers, exposed files, outdated software and common vulnerabilities.

Websites with security holes lose rankings, trust and can be hacked — but most discover problems only after the damage is done

Google has made security a ranking factor. Websites without HTTPS get a visible warning in Chrome, and websites with known vulnerabilities risk being removed from search results entirely. But security is about more than just SEO — a hacked website can spread malware to visitors, leak customer data and destroy brand reputation in days. Most small and medium businesses have no systematic security check and discover problems only when Google flags the site as unsafe.

Missing or misconfigured SSL certificate causes Chrome to show "Not Secure" warning, scaring away visitors and signaling to Google that the site is not trustworthy
Missing security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options and Strict-Transport-Security make the site vulnerable to XSS attacks, clickjacking and man-in-the-middle attacks
Exposed files like .env, .git, wp-config.php or backup files can give hackers direct access to database passwords, API keys and other sensitive information
Outdated CMS, plugins or server software contain known vulnerabilities that automated bots scan for and exploit — often within hours of the vulnerability being published

Automated security check that scans the website for the most common and dangerous security issues

Security Audit Basic scans your website for the most critical security issues affecting both SEO and user safety. The tool checks SSL configuration, security headers, exposed files, outdated software and common vulnerabilities — all in under one minute. You get a prioritized list of issues with concrete instructions for how to fix each individual problem.

SSL analysis: checks certificate validity, configuration strength, mixed content issues and HSTS implementation — everything affecting the Chrome warning and Google's trust signal
Header check: verifies that all recommended security headers are in place and correctly configured, with exact code you can copy to fix missing headers
File exposure: scans for common exposed files and directories like .env, .git, backup files, phpinfo and other files that should never be accessible from the web
Software check: identifies outdated CMS, plugins and server software with known vulnerabilities and links to update instructions

Features

Complete SSL analysis: checks certificate type, expiry date, key length, protocol version, cipher suites, mixed content and HSTS — with grade from A+ to F so you quickly see where you stand
Security header check: verifies Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security with copy-ready code for missing headers
Exposed file scanner: searches for over 50 common exposed files and directories including .env, .git, wp-config.php, .htaccess, backup files, phpinfo, server-status and database dumps
CMS and plugin detection: identifies WordPress, Joomla, Drupal and other CMSes with version numbers, and checks known vulnerabilities in installed plugins and themes

How it works

Enter the URL of the website you want to check — the tool automatically starts a complete security scan covering SSL, headers, exposed files and software version
Security Audit Basic analyzes over 100 security points and generates a report with color-coded results: green for OK, yellow for warnings and red for critical issues that must be fixed immediately
For each problem you get a detailed explanation of the risk, concrete instructions to fix it, and copy-ready code where relevant — so you can resolve the issues yourself without being a security expert

Use cases

Website owners wanting to ensure the site is secure before a launch or redesign — run a complete security check and fix all issues before the site goes live
SEO agencies including security in technical audits for clients — generate professional security reports showing concrete problems and solutions the client can implement
Developers wanting to verify that security headers and SSL are correctly configured after server migration or updates — quick check in under one minute confirms everything works

Why use Security Audit Basic?

Most websites that get hacked don't fall to sophisticated attacks. They get hacked because someone forgot to update WordPress, left an .env file exposed, or never configured security headers. These problems are easy to fix — but first you need to know they exist. Security Audit Basic gives you that overview in under one minute.

For SEO, security is no longer optional. Google actively penalizes insecure websites with lower rankings and visible warnings in Chrome. A website that gets hacked can lose all organic traffic overnight and spend weeks recovering rankings. A simple monthly security check is the cheapest insurance you can have against this scenario.

The tool is designed for non-technical users. You don't need to understand what Content-Security-Policy is to use it — you get a clear report with color codes and concrete instructions. Copy the code, send it to your developer, and the problem is solved. It's security made accessible for everyone running a website.

FAQ

Is this a complete security audit?: No, this is a basic security check covering the most common and critical security issues. It doesn't replace a professional penetration test or complete security audit, but it catches 80-90% of the issues that actually lead to websites being hacked — because most attacks exploit simple, known vulnerabilities like outdated software and exposed files.
Do security issues affect my SEO ranking?: Yes, directly. Google uses HTTPS as a ranking signal, and websites that Chrome flags as insecure get lower click-through rates. Additionally, Google can remove hacked websites from search results entirely and show a warning in Search Console. Security headers don't directly affect ranking, but they protect against attacks that can lead to the site being hacked and thus losing all visibility.
How often should I run a security check?: At least once a month, and always after server changes, CMS updates or plugin installations. New vulnerabilities are discovered daily, and automated bots continuously scan for websites with known weaknesses. A monthly check ensures you catch problems before they are exploited.
Can the tool fix security issues automatically?: No, the tool identifies and reports issues with detailed instructions to fix them. Automatic fixing would require access to your server, which in itself would be a security risk. You get copy-ready code for security headers and step-by-step instructions for other fixes that you or your developer can implement.

Try Security Audit Basic free