# WP Remove Version Number

> WP Remove Version Number has <10 active installs and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Remove Version Number shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**This WordPress Plugin removes the version number from the WordPress front end. This is important for security purposes as hackers will usually try to identify the current version number your site it running in order to…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,364
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (+18% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 5, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WP Academic (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/eastsidecode/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-remove-version-number/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Remove Version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-version/) | #8 | 9 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,658 |
| [version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/version/) | #55 | 55 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Remove Version | >100 | 10,000 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| version | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Remove WP version and shortlink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-wp-version-and-shortlink/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | May 1, 2013 | 33/100 |
| 2 | [Remove WP version everywhere](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-wp-version-everywhere/) | 300+ | — | May 5, 2021 | 26/100 |
| 3 | [Remove Version Info](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-version-info/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 27, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 4 | [No Version Tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-code-version-tags/) | 100+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Apr 8, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [WP Version in Query String Modifier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-version-in-query-string-modifier/) | 100+ | 5/5 (4) | Jul 31, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Metadas Version Removal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/metadas-version-removal/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | May 21, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 7 | [Remove Version Number](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-version-number/) | 10+ | — | Feb 22, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [QS Core Modules](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qs-core-modules/) | <10 | — | Aug 22, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Remove Version Number safe to use in 2026?
WP Remove Version Number shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Remove Version Number?
WP Remove Version Number is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,364 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Remove Version Number work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Remove Version Number is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Remove Version Number last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on March 5, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes WP Remove Version Number?
WP Remove Version Number is developed and maintained by WP Academic.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Remove Version Number?
The most popular alternatives to WP Remove Version Number are Remove WP version and short… (300+ installs), Remove WP version everywhere (300+ installs) and Remove Version Info (200+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-remove-version-number/ · Generated 2026-10-14 07:18 UTC by PageForge