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Hide WP Version
Remove WordPress version number from HTML source, RSS feeds, and admin footer to hide information attackers use for targeting specific vulnerabilities.
Use Cases
- Remove WordPress version from page source to prevent identification
- Conceal whether site is running outdated WordPress version
- Remove version meta tag that helps automated scanners identify targets
How It Works
This is a toggle module — simply enable it and it works automatically. No configuration needed.
When enabled, the module:
- Removes the
<meta name="generator">tag from HTML head - Removes version from RSS feed generator tags
- Removes version query strings from CSS/JS files (e.g.,
?ver=6.4.2) - Removes version from admin footer
What Gets Hidden
| Location | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| HTML Head | <meta name="generator" content="WordPress 6.4.2"> | (removed) |
| CSS/JS URLs | style.css?ver=6.4.2 | style.css |
| RSS Feed | <generator>WordPress 6.4.2</generator> | (empty) |
| Admin Footer | Version 6.4.2 | (removed) |
Verification
After enabling, verify it’s working:
- Visit your site’s frontend
- View page source (Ctrl+U / Cmd+U)
- Search for “generator” — should not be found
- Check CSS/JS URLs — should not have
?ver=with WP version
This is “security through obscurity” — one layer of defense. Always keep WordPress updated regardless.
FAQ
Does this break anything?
No. Removing version numbers doesn’t affect functionality. Some caching plugins may still add their own version strings.Will this stop all attacks?
No. This is one layer of security hardening. Determined attackers can still identify WordPress. Always keep your site updated and use multiple security measures.Does it hide plugin/theme versions too?
It removes WP core version from query strings. Plugin and theme versions in their own?ver= parameters are preserved for cache busting.PRO
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