WP Remove Generator Meta Tag
Will insert a piece of code into your WordPress website, which will automatically remove the WordPress version from your header.
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- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where WP Remove Generator Meta Tag stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| generator | >100 |
| meta | >100 |
| security | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About WP Remove Generator Meta Tag
From the official readme · v15.01Description
Will insert a piece of code into your WordPress website, which will automatically remove the WordPress version from your header.
This plugin was created by Christopher Ross and is maintained by Meagan Hanes, http://meaganhanes.com https://twitter.com/mhanes/
Updates
Updates to the plugin will be posted here, to http://thisismyurl.com/downloads/
Donations
If you would like to donate to help support future development of this tool, please contact Meagan Hanes.
Installation
To install the plugin, please upload the folder to your plugins folder and active the plugin.
Changelog
15.01
- moved CSS to child directories
- added information page for plugin
- tested for WordPress 4.1
- removed icon file
- Added OOP Class structure
- Migrated common structure for plugins
2.0.1
- minor code cleanup
2.0
- minimized code
- reviewed for WP guidelines
- removed footer comment
- removed control panels
1.1
- updated WP admin screens
1.0.1
- Maintenance update for links, version verification and GPL
- Removed welcome email
1.0.0
- First release
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FAQ
WP Remove Generator Meta Tag: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is WP Remove Generator Meta Tag free?
Yes. WP Remove Generator Meta Tag is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Remove Generator Meta Tag safe to use in 2026?
WP Remove Generator Meta Tag shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Remove Generator Meta Tag?
WP Remove Generator Meta Tag is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,615 times since it launched in September 2010. It was downloaded 129 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Remove Generator Meta Tag work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Remove Generator Meta Tag is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Remove Generator Meta Tag last updated?
The latest version, 15.01, was released on January 15, 2016 (11 years ago).
Who makes WP Remove Generator Meta Tag?
WP Remove Generator Meta Tag is developed and maintained by meagan hanes.
What are the best alternatives to WP Remove Generator Meta Tag?
The most popular alternatives to WP Remove Generator Meta Tag are WP Sitemap Page (200K+ installs), SMK Sidebar Generator (10K+ installs) and FakerPress (10K+ installs).
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