Remove Version Info
Remove the version from your WordPress website completely, increasing security and thwarting potential hacks by hiding WordPress version information from the source code.
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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.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Remove Version Info stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| delete | >100 |
| hide | >100 |
| hide version | #54 |
| Remove Version | #23 |
| wordpress version | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Remove Version Info
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Remove the version from your WordPress website completely, increasing security and thwarting potential hacks by hiding WordPress version information from the source code.
This plugin:
– Removes the WordPress version number from the HTML meta generator tag.
– Removes version query strings (?ver=x.x.x) from CSS and JavaScript files.
– Hides the WordPress version from RSS feed generator tags.
– Adds security headers to prevent attacks and improve site security.
Installation
- Upload
remove-version-info.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to your homepage, CTRL+U to view the source, and confirm that the WordPress version number has been removed from:
- Meta generator tag.
- Query strings in CSS and JS files.
- Optional: You can check your security headers using developer tools in your browser to verify that headers like
Content-Security-PolicyandX-Content-Type-Optionsare being set.
Frequently asked questions
Why should I use this plugin when I can just put the code into my functions.php file?
You can do that, but when you update or change your theme, it will be removed (along with any other modifications done to the functions.php file).
Will this plugin persist even if I change or update my theme?
Yes. This plugin works independently of your theme and will continue to function regardless of theme changes.
What happens if I deactivate or uninstall this plugin?
If you deactivate or uninstall this plugin, the version information will no longer be removed.
What security headers does this plugin add?
The plugin adds the following headers: – Content-Security-Policy: Helps prevent XSS attacks by specifying allowed sources for content. – X-Content-Type-Options: Prevents browsers from interpreting files as a different MIME type. – X-UA-Compatible: Forces Internet Explorer to use the latest rendering engine.
Changelog
1.2
- Combined filters for version removal to improve code efficiency.
- Added security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options for enhanced security.
- Added localization support for plugin translations.
- Improved code comments for better maintainability and readability.
1.1
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Remove Version Info: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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