# Hide WordPress Version

> Hide WordPress Version has 400+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 122 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Hide WordPress Version shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**Removes the WordPress version string from: The $wp_version global variable (frontend only) Generator tag output (removed entirely) ‘Right Now’ admin dashboard widget (non-admins) Admin dashboard footer (non-admins)…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 13,668
- **Downloads (30 days):** 122 (+84.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** May 28, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Adam Harley (Kawauso) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kawauso/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hide-wordpress-version/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [paranoia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paranoia/) | #1 | 1 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,666 |
| [version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/version/) | #12 | 55 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| paranoia | #6 | 6 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| version | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hide WordPress Version free?
Yes. Hide WordPress Version is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Hide WordPress Version safe to use in 2026?
Hide WordPress Version shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hide WordPress Version?
Hide WordPress Version is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,668 times since it launched in May 2011. It was downloaded 122 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hide WordPress Version work with WordPress 7.1?
Hide WordPress Version is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Hide WordPress Version last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on May 28, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Hide WordPress Version?
Hide WordPress Version is developed and maintained by Adam Harley (Kawauso).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-wordpress-version/ · Generated 2026-10-15 03:00 UTC by PageForge