Manage/Remove version number from CSS & JS
Manage, remove, or replace CSS and JavaScript version numbers with file modified timestamps for better cache management.
Use with caution
Manage/Remove version number fr… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Manage/Remove version numbe… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| JS/CSS | #15 |
| manage | #82 |
| remove | #67 |
| version | #14 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Manage/Remove version number from CSS &…
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
Manage/Remove Version Number from CSS & JS gives you full control over the version numbers appended to your website’s CSS and JavaScript files.
By default, WordPress appends a version query string (for example, ?ver=6.8) to enqueued CSS and JavaScript files. Depending on your caching strategy, you may want to remove these version numbers or replace them with the file’s last modified timestamp for better cache invalidation.
This lightweight plugin provides simple configuration options without requiring any code changes.
Features
- Remove version numbers from CSS and JavaScript files.
- Replace version numbers with the file’s last modified timestamp.
- Keep the default WordPress version numbers if preferred.
- Improve browser cache management.
- Lightweight and easy to configure.
- Compatible with most WordPress themes and plugins.
Available Options
- Keep the default WordPress version number.
- Remove version numbers completely.
- Use the file’s last modified timestamp as the version number.
Use Cases
- Improve browser caching.
- Enable automatic cache busting after file updates.
- Remove WordPress version numbers from frontend assets.
- Improve website performance and cache efficiency.
- Simplify asset version management.
Installation
- Upload the plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install it through the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Open Version No. of JS & CSS from the WordPress admin menu.
- Select the versioning option that best fits your caching requirements.
- Save your settings.
Frequently asked questions
What versioning options are available?
You can choose to keep the default WordPress version number, remove it entirely, or use the file’s last modified timestamp.
Why would I use the file modified timestamp?
Using the file’s last modified timestamp automatically changes the version whenever the file is updated, helping browsers load the latest assets while still benefiting from caching.
Will this improve website performance?
The plugin can improve browser caching behavior and make cache invalidation more reliable. Overall performance improvements depend on your hosting environment and caching configuration.
Is it compatible with caching plugins?
Yes. The plugin works alongside most WordPress caching and optimization plugins.
Changelog
Recommended update with compatibility improvements, enhanced stability, and code quality updates.
1.0.1
- Tested with the latest three major WordPress releases.
- Improved plugin compatibility and stability.
- Improved code quality to meet the latest WordPress coding standards.
- Minor bug fixes and maintenance updates.
1.0.0
- Initial public release.
- Added option to keep the default WordPress version number.
- Added option to remove CSS and JavaScript version numbers.
- Added option to use the file modified timestamp as the version number.
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FAQ
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Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Manage/Remove version number fr… free?
Yes. Manage/Remove version number fr… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Manage/Remove version number fr… safe to use in 2026?
Manage/Remove version number fr… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Manage/Remove version number fr…?
Manage/Remove version number fr… is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,161 times since it launched in November 2022. It was downloaded 160 times in the last 30 days.
Does Manage/Remove version number fr… work with WordPress 7.1?
Manage/Remove version number fr… is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Manage/Remove version number fr… need?
Manage/Remove version number fr… requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Manage/Remove version number fr… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on July 6, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Manage/Remove version number fr…?
Manage/Remove version number fr… is developed and maintained by Chetan Vaghela.
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