Hide WordPress Version
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)…
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- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Hide WordPress Version stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| paranoia | #6 |
| security | >100 |
| version | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Hide WordPress Version
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Removes the WordPress version string from:
- The
$wp_versionglobal variable (frontend only) - Generator tag output (removed entirely)
- ‘Right Now’ admin dashboard widget (non-admins)
- Admin dashboard footer (non-admins)
- Scripts and stylesheets enqueued without a version declared
- HTTP queries
- XML-RPC responses
- Pingbacks
- Bloginfo() calls
Also removes the update notice in the admin for non-admins.
Installation
- Upload
hide-wordpress-version.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
Added removal of upgrade notice in admin and version in 'Right Now' admin dashboard widget for non-admins
1.0.1
- Added removal of upgrade notice in admin for non-admins
1.0
- First public release
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FAQ
Hide WordPress Version: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
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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