# WP-Simply remove generator tag

> WP-Simply remove generator tag has 10+ active installs and 56 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP-Simply remove generator tag shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**If active, this plugin removes the WordPress version from your website header and so increases the security, because many robots are searching for that type of meta tag.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,238
- **Downloads (30 days):** 56 (-16.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 12, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Thimo Grauerholz (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pr3ss-play/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-simply-remove-generator-tag/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/generator/) | #63 | 143 |
| [meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta/) | >100 | 236 |
| [remove generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-generator/) | #2 | 2 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,671 |
| [wordpress version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-version/) | #6 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| generator | >100 | 3,581 |
| meta | >100 | 10,000 |
| remove generator | >100 | 1,287 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| wordpress version | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Sitemap Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sitemap-page/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (205) | Aug 21, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [SMK Sidebar Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smk-sidebar-generator/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Feb 17, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 3 | [FakerPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fakerpress/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (205) | Jul 24, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [Child Theme Wizard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/child-theme-wizard/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (36) | Jun 22, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [WPS Child Theme Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-child-theme-generator/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 14, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 6 | [Heroic Favicon Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/favhero-favicon-generator/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (17) | May 16, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [LLMs.txt and LLMs-Full.txt Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/llms-full-txt-generator/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (7) | Jul 31, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 8 | [Simple XML Sitemap Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-xml-sitemap-generator/) | 3K+ | 4.6/5 (11) | Sep 5, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 9 | [Browser Screenshots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/browser-shots/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (19) | Jan 30, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [PDF Thumbnail Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-thumbnail-generator/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (5) | Dec 1, 2025 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP-Simply remove generator tag free?
Yes. WP-Simply remove generator tag is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP-Simply remove generator tag safe to use in 2026?
WP-Simply remove generator tag shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP-Simply remove generator tag?
WP-Simply remove generator tag is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,238 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP-Simply remove generator tag work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-Simply remove generator tag is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP-Simply remove generator tag last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on November 12, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP-Simply remove generator tag?
WP-Simply remove generator tag is developed and maintained by Thimo Grauerholz.

### What are the best alternatives to WP-Simply remove generator tag?
The most popular alternatives to WP-Simply remove generator tag are WP Sitemap Page (200K+ installs), SMK Sidebar Generator (10K+ installs) and FakerPress (10K+ installs).


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