ionCube Tester Plus
This plugin helps you to determine if the ionCube loaders are installed correctly on your web server. This plugin is sponsored by "Maps Marker Pr …
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 2
- Active installs
- 300+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 Jan 2026
- Added
- May 2013
- Requires WP
- 2.2
- Tested up to
- WP 6.9.7
- Downloads
- 19,996
Our analysis
AI-assistedionCube Tester Plus is a WordPress plugin designed to verify the presence of ionCube encoders on your web server. It checks if the necessary encoders are installed to run encrypted PHP files and provides guidance through the official loader wizard if they are not. This plugin is suitable for users who need to ensure their server can run encoded PHP files, particularly those who may not have administrative access to the server.
The plugin is free and has been tested up to WordPress version 6.9.7. It is categorised under Map, Maps, Loader, Help, and Test, making it a specific tool for addressing server configuration related to ionCube encoding.
Best for: This plugin is best for website owners needing to check and ensure ionCube encoder installation on their servers.
What it does well
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Guides users through the installation process for ionCube encoders
- ✓Suitable for users without admin access to their web server
- ✓Well-rated with a score of 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings
- ✓Active installation count of 300
Where it falls short
- •Limited feature information provided
- •No details on specific guidance steps offered
Verdict
ionCube Tester Plus is a straightforward tool for checking server readiness for ionCube encoded files. It is useful for users who require assistance in managing server configurations.
From the developer
Robert Seyfriedsberger's own description of ionCube Tester Plus, lightly tidied.
ionCube encoder is an established industry standard solution for PHP encoding. In order to run encrypted files on your webserver, it has have ionCube encoders installed. This plugin checks if this is true and if not, you are given a guidance through the official loader wizard which determines what exactly has to be installed on your server on how this can be achieved (if you are not admin of your webserver, you are given instructions which you can easily forward to your admin).