# Remove Version Info

> Remove Version Info has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 89 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Remove Version Info shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Remove the version from your WordPress website completely, increasing security and thwarting potential hacks by hiding WordPress version information from the source code.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 6,471
- **Downloads (30 days):** 89 (+41.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Mar 27, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ashkar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shinorex/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/remove-version-info/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/delete/) | #13 | 77 |
| [hide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide/) | #53 | 188 |
| [hide version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide-version/) | #2 | 4 |
| [Remove Version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-version/) | #3 | 9 |
| [wordpress version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-version/) | #1 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| delete | >100 | 10,000 |
| hide | >100 | 10,000 |
| hide version | #54 | 7,115 |
| Remove Version | #23 | 10,000 |
| wordpress version | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 62.7%
- 1.2: 37.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Bulk Delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-bulk-delete/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (131) | Aug 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Bulk Delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-delete/) | 30K+ | 4.3/5 (129) | Aug 16, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Revisions Delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-revisions-delete/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (50) | Oct 3, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [WP Favicon Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-favicon-remover/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 22, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 5 | [Delete Pending Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/delete-pending-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (94) | Jan 28, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Delete Me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/delete-me/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (24) | Jun 2, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Remove Author Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-author-pages/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (9) | Nov 28, 2017 | 40/100 |
| 8 | [Auto Prune Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-prune-posts/) | 1K+ | 4.2/5 (10) | Nov 11, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Post Lockdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-lockdown/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Sep 10, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Mass Delete Unused Tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mass-delete-unused-tags/) | 700+ | 5/5 (6) | Mar 16, 2023 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Remove Version Info safe to use in 2026?
Remove Version Info shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Remove Version Info?
Remove Version Info is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,471 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 89 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Remove Version Info work with WordPress 7.1?
Remove Version Info is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Remove Version Info last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on March 27, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Remove Version Info?
Remove Version Info is developed and maintained by Ashkar.

### What are the best alternatives to Remove Version Info?
The most popular alternatives to Remove Version Info are WP Bulk Delete (90K+ installs), Bulk Delete (30K+ installs) and Simple Revisions Delete (10K+ installs).


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