{"id":34759,"date":"2026-06-19T10:38:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T10:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=34759"},"modified":"2026-06-19T12:17:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T12:17:54","slug":"how-to-identify-unwanted-files-in-file-manager-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-identify-unwanted-files-in-file-manager-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Identify Unwanted Files in File Manager (WordPress)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve discovered unfamiliar files or folders inside your WordPress File Manager, it can feel overwhelming or even alarming at first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide will help you safely identify potentially unwanted, suspicious, or unnecessary WordPress files without accidentally damaging your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-what-a-normal-wordpress-file-structure-looks-like\">What a normal WordPress file structure looks like<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-which-files-may-require-closer-investigation\">Which files may require closer investigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-identify-inactive-plugins-themes-and-unused-media\">How to identify inactive plugins, themes, and unused media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-what-signs-may-indicate-suspicious-activity\">What signs may indicate suspicious activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-what-to-avoid-deleting-immediately\">What to avoid deleting immediately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most importantly, this guide focuses on <strong>safe identification only<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need to remove anything immediately, and seeing unfamiliar files does not automatically mean your website has been hacked.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-38.png\" alt=\"How To Identify Unwanted Files in File Manager (WordPress)\" class=\"wp-image-34760\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Quick Links<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-understanding-a-normal-wordpress-file-structure\">Understanding a Normal WordPress File Structure<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-when-to-use-this-guide\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When To Use This Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use this guide if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-you-notice-unfamiliar-files-in-file-manager\">You notice unfamiliar files in File Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-your-malware-scanner-flagged-suspicious-files\">Your malware scanner flagged suspicious files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-your-website-is-behaving-unexpectedly\">Your website is behaving unexpectedly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-you-want-to-review-inactive-plugins-themes\">You want to review inactive plugins\/themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-your-uploads-folder-appears-unusually-large\">Your uploads folder appears unusually large<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-you-suspect-possible-website-compromise\">You suspect possible website compromise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-before-you-begin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Begin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before making changes to your website files:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-create-a-fullwebsite-backup-files-database\">Create a full <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=website+backup&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>website backup<\/strong><\/a> (files + database)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-avoid-deleting-files-unless-you-are-certain-they-are-unnecessary\">Avoid deleting files unless you are certain they are unnecessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-keep-a-record-of-any-changes-you-make\">Keep a record of any changes you make<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-if-unsure-pause-and-investigate-further-first\">If unsure, pause and investigate further first<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMPORTANT: <\/strong>Deleting the wrong WordPress files can break your website&#8217;s functionality, themes, plugins, or admin access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-what-is-a-wordpress-file-manager\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is A WordPress File Manager?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your File Manager is the area in your hosting control panel that stores:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-wordpress-core-files\">WordPress core files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-themes\">Themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-plugins\">Plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-uploads\">Uploads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-website-configuration-files\">Website configuration files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It allows you to view the files and folders powering your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-why-this-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over time, WordPress websites may accumulate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-unused-plugins-or-themes\">Unused plugins or themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-old-uploads\">Old uploads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-temporary-files\">Temporary files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-inactive-website-assets\">Inactive website assets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-suspicious-or-malicious-files\">Suspicious or malicious files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identifying these files safely helps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-improve-website-security\">Improve website security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-reduce-unnecessary-clutter\">Reduce unnecessary clutter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-support-website-performance\">Support website performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-detect-possible-malware-or-compromise-early\">Detect possible malware or compromise early<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-what-won-t-break\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Won\u2019t Break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide focuses only on safely identifying potentially unwanted files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It does not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-delete-files-automatically\">Delete files automatically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-modify-wordpress-configurations\">Modify WordPress configurations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-remove-plugins-or-themes\">Remove plugins or themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-change-website-functionality\">Change website functionality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-understanding-a-normal-wordpress-file-structure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding a Normal WordPress File Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A standard WordPress installation usually contains three main folders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-wp-admin\">\/wp-admin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-wp-content\">\/wp-content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-wp-includes\">\/wp-includes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will also commonly see files such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-index-php\">index.php<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-wp-config-php\">wp-config.php<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-htaccess\">.htaccess<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-wp-login-php\">wp-login.php<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-wp-settings-php\">wp-settings.php<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are normal WordPress core files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-1-open-file-manager\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1: Open File Manager<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-log-in-to-your-hosting-control-panel\">Log in to your hosting control panel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-open-file-manager\">Open File Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-navigate-to-your-website-s-root-directory\">Navigate to your website\u2019s root directory<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is often:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-public-html-or\">public_html<br>&nbsp;or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-your-domain-folder\">your domain folder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-2-identify-non-standard-files\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2: Identify Non-Standard Files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review your root directory carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"htoc-normal-files-and-folders\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Normal Files and Folders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical WordPress installations contain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Standard Folders<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-wp-admin1\">wp-admin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-wp-content1\">wp-content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-wp-includes1\">wp-includes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Common Root Files<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-index-php1\">index.php<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-wp-config-php1\">wp-config.php<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-wp-login-php1\">wp-login.php<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-xmlrpc-php\">xmlrpc.php<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Potential Red Flags<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-look-for\">Look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-randomly-named-php-files\">Randomly named PHP files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-strange-folders-you-do-not-recognise\">Strange folders you do not recognise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-files-with-unusual-naming-patterns\">Files with unusual naming patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-duplicate-wordpress-files\">Duplicate WordPress files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-executable-scripts-outside-standard-locations\">Executable scripts outside standard locations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-examples\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-update123-php\">update123.php<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-temp-shell-php\">temp-shell.php<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-cachefix-phtml\">cachefix.phtml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-random-character-filenames\">random-character filenames<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong> Custom plugins or developers may intentionally add legitimate custom files. Unknown does not always mean malicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-3-compare-against-a-clean-wordpress-installation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3: Compare Against a Clean WordPress Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A useful way to identify unusual files is to compare your website structure against a clean WordPress installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Recommended Approach<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-downloadwordpress\">Download <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=wordpress+install&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\"><strong>WordPress<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare:<ol><li>folders<\/li><\/ol><ol><li>filenames<\/li><\/ol>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-directory-structure\">directory structure<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for files or folders that do not exist in the clean installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-4-check-the-uploads-folder-carefully\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4: Check the Uploads Folder Carefully<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>\/wp-content\/uploads\/<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This folder should primarily contain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-images\">images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-videos\">videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-pdfs\">PDFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-media-files\">media files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Potential Warning Signs<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-look-for-executable-file-types-such-as\">Look for executable file types such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-php\">.php<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-phtml\">.phtml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-phar\">.phar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-these-are-not-typically-expected-inside-media-upload-folders\">These are not typically expected inside media upload folders.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong> Some advanced plugins may legitimately create PHP files in uploads folders. Always investigate before removing anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-5-review-recently-modified-files\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5: Review Recently Modified Files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most File Managers allow you to sort files by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-last-modified-or\"><em>Last Modified<\/em><br>&nbsp;or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-date-modified\"><em>Date Modified<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-you-have-not-updated-your-website-recently-and\">you have not updated your website recently<br>&nbsp;and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-files-changed-unexpectedly-in-the-last-24-48-hours\">files changed unexpectedly in the last 24\u201348 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">those files may require further investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-6-identify-inactive-plugins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6: Identify Inactive Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inactive plugins still remain inside your website files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Steps to Review Plugins<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-log-in-to-wordpress-admin\">Log in to WordPress Admin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-go-to-plugins-installed-plugins\">Go to:<br>Plugins \u2192 Installed Plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-review-the-inactive-tab\">Review the Inactive tab<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What To Look For<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-old-plugins\">old plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-duplicate-plugins\">duplicate plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-plugins-no-longer-used\">plugins no longer used<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>The Impact of Inactive Plugins<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-inactive-plugins-can-sometimes\">Inactive plugins can sometimes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-create-clutter\">create clutter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-increase-security-risk-if-outdated\">increase security risk if outdated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-confuse-troubleshooting-efforts\">confuse troubleshooting effor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMPORTANT: <\/strong>Do not remove plugins unless you are sure they are no longer needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-7-review-unused-themes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7: Review Unused Themes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Appearance \u2192 Themes<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-best-practice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What To Keep<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-your-active-theme\">Your active theme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-one-default-wordpress-fallback-theme\">One default WordPress fallback theme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-twenty-twenty-four\">Twenty Twenty-Four<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-twenty-twenty-three\">Twenty Twenty-Three<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>The Impact of Unused Themes<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-unused-themes-may\">Unused themes may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-increase-maintenance-complexity\">increase maintenance complexity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-create-unnecessary-security-exposure\">create unnecessary security exposure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-consume-storage\">consume storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-8-review-unattached-media-files\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8: Review Unattached Media Files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over time, websites may accumulate unused media uploads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What To Check<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-go-to\">Go to:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-media-library\">Media \u2192 Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-filter-by-unattached\">Filter by:<br>Unattached<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-these-are-files-not-currently-linked-directly-to-posts-or-pages\">These are files not currently linked directly to posts or pages.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMPORTANT: <\/strong>Some page builders or themes may still use unattached files. Always verify usage before removal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-9-use-security-or-integrity-scanners\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9: Use Security or Integrity Scanners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security plugins and integrity tools can help compare your WordPress files against official WordPress versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These tools may identify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-modified-core-files\">modified core files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-unexpected-changes\">unexpected changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-suspicious-scripts\">suspicious scripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-possible-malware-injections\">possible malware injections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Tools<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-examples-include\">Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-wordfence\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordfence.com\/\"><strong>Wordfenc<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordfence.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>e<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-integrity-checkers\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.securitywizardry.com\/endpoint-security\/file-integrity-checkers\"><strong>Integrity check<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.securitywizardry.com\/endpoint-security\/file-integrity-checkers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-malware-scanners\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.malwarebytes.com\/solutions\/virus-scanner\"><strong>Malware scanner<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.malwarebytes.com\/solutions\/virus-scanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>s<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-advanced-optional-checks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced (Optional) Checks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p 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Recommended Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also find these guides useful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-purchasing-1-grid-s-essential-data-backup\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/website-security\/website-backups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Purchasing 1-grid&#8217;s Essential Data Backup<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-access-file-manager-in-plesk\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-access-file-manager-in-plesk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Access File Manager in Plesk<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-using-file-manager-in-plesk\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=file+manager+plesk&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Using File Manager in Plesk<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-upload-a-file-using-file-manager-in-cpanel\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-upload-a-file-using-file-manager-cpanel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Upload a File Using File Manager in cPanel<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-back-up-your-wordpress-website\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=website+backup&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Back Up Your WordPress Website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-remove-unwanted-files-in-wordpress-np2\"><a><strong>How To Remove Unwanted Files in WordPress<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-wordpress-security-best-practices\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wordpress-tips-to-secure-your-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WordPress Security Best Practices<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-identify-a-compromised-wordpress-website\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/hacked-website-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Identify a Compromised WordPress Website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-clean-malware-redirects-hacked\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wordpress-how-to-clean-malware-redirects-hacked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Clean Malware Redirects (Hacked)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-empowering-insight\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Empowering Insight<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-1600-x-300-px.png\" alt=\"Empowering Insight\" class=\"wp-image-34464\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A clean and organised WordPress File 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It\u2019s about understanding what belongs there so you can make safe, confident decisions for your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Does seeing unknown files mean my website was hacked?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-q-does-seeing-unknown-files-mean-my-website-was-hacked\">Not always. Some plugins, themes, or developers create custom files that may look unfamiliar.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Will deleting files improve website performance?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-q-will-deleting-files-improve-website-performance\">Sometimes, but deleting the wrong files can break your website. 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