Hide Generator Version
Removes the generator meta-tag and comprehensively hides the version number of your WordPress installation.
Maintenance 68/10028d since update
Active installs
60
Downloads
1,742
Reviews
0
Age
7.5y
Tagshidegeneratorremoveversionrelease
Plugin info
Total downloads: 1,742
Active installs: 60
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 12/3/2025 (28 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 7/9/2018 (7 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 2.6
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.9
Minimum PHP version: f
Maintenance & Compatibility
Maintenance score
Actively maintained • Last updated 28 days ago
68/100
Is Hide Generator Version abandoned?
Likely maintained (last update 28 days ago).
Compatibility
Requires WordPress: 2.6
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: f
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Description
A simple, lightweight WordPress plugin to comprehensively hide the version number of your WordPress installation.
The plugin does not require any configuration. Once activated, it will start doing its job.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/hide-generator-versiondirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Frequently Asked Questions
The plugin does not require any kind of configuration. The WordPress version number will be hidden as soon as the plugin is activated.
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Changelog
1.1.1
- Removed needless loading of plugin text domain
1.1.0
- Opened plugin for translations.
- Further lowered callback priorities to lowest possible value.
1.0.3
- Avoiding expendable debug messages.
1.0.2
- Lowered callback priorities.
1.0.1
- Subtle optimization.
1.0.0
- Initial release.