WP Really Simple Discovery Link Remover
Removes the Really Simple Discovery (RSD) links that gets appended to the header.
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WP Really Simple Discovery Link… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Really Simple Discovery… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| discovery | >100 |
| really simple discovery | #68 |
| remove | >100 |
| rsd | >100 |
| rsd_link | #5 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Really Simple Discovery Link Remover
From the official readme · v0.1Description
This plugin will remove the Really Simple Discovery (RSD) links that gets appended to the header. Having the link in the header is not a security threat. However if you are not using any Really Simple Discovery services (eg. pingbacks) then you can remove the link to hide the fact that you are using WordPress.
Just install and activate the plugin to remove the RSD link.
Installation
- Unzip the zipped file and upload to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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FAQ
WP Really Simple Discovery Link Rem…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is WP Really Simple Discovery Link… free?
Yes. WP Really Simple Discovery Link… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Really Simple Discovery Link… safe to use in 2026?
WP Really Simple Discovery Link… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Really Simple Discovery Link…?
WP Really Simple Discovery Link… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,223 times since it launched in May 2013. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Really Simple Discovery Link… work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Really Simple Discovery Link… is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Really Simple Discovery Link… last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on August 2, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes WP Really Simple Discovery Link…?
WP Really Simple Discovery Link… is developed and maintained by Pankaj Mondal.
What are the best alternatives to WP Really Simple Discovery Link…?
The most popular alternatives to WP Really Simple Discovery Link… are WebFinger (1K+ installs), Taboola (1K+ installs) and Conversion Agent Discovery (100+ installs).
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