Title: Metadas Version Removal Author: metadas Published: January 5, 2026 Last modified: May 21, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/metadas-version-removal/assets/icon-128x128.png?rev=3432946) # Metadas Version Removal By [metadas](https://profiles.wordpress.org/metadas/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/metadas-version-removal.1.1.1.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/metadas-version-removal/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/metadas-version-removal/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/metadas-version-removal/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/metadas-version-removal/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/metadas-version-removal/) ## Description Metadas Version Removal is a fast, minimal, production ready plugin that strips WordPress version information from all common output locations. This helps reduce fingerprinting, hardens your site against automated scanners, and keeps your HTML clean. There is **no admin interface** and **no configuration required**. Activate the plugin and it immediately removes: * WordPress generator meta tag * Version query strings from scripts and styles * REST API discovery links * oEmbed discovery links * RSS generator tags * Shortlink tags * RSD (Really Simple Discovery) link * Windows Live Writer manifest This plugin is intentionally small, efficient, and dependency free. It uses only core WordPress hooks and does not write to the database. ### Features * Removes all WordPress version output * Zero configuration activate and you’re done * Lightweight class based architecture * No database usage * No UI, no clutter * Safe for caching and CDN setups * Compatible with all themes and plugins ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/metadas-version-removal/` 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress 3. That’s it the plugin works automatically ## FAQ ### Does this plugin have any settings? No. It is intentionally designed to be zero configuration. ### Will this break caching or minification plugins? No. It safely removes version query strings without affecting file loading. ### Does this hide the WordPress version completely? It removes all standard version outputs. Custom themes or plugins may still expose versions in their own markup. ### Is this plugin safe for production sites? Yes. It uses only official WordPress hooks and does not modify core files. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6994e57176c19d4bdd864fc93982b1fecb6f0327d7c80de1e1149b5c3f52d9d2? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Lightweight Security Enhancement for WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/lightweight-security-enhancement-for-wordpress/)󠁿 [westondynamics](https://profiles.wordpress.org/westondynamics/) May 26, 2026 1 reply I installed the MetaDatas Version Removal plugin to help harden my WordPress website and reduce unnecessary exposure of version and metadata information. Since implementing it, I feel more confident in the overall security posture of the site, particularly against automated scans and common reconnaissance techniques that look for WordPress, theme, or plugin version data. The plugin was straightforward to install, lightweight, and integrated well with my existing setup without affecting performance or functionality. While no single plugin makes a website fully secure on its own, reducing publicly exposed metadata is a sensible additional layer within a broader WordPress security strategy. For anyone focused on improving security hygiene and limiting unnecessary technical disclosures, this plugin is a useful addition. [ Read all 0 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/metadas-version-removal/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Metadas Version Removal” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ metadas ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/metadas/) [Translate “Metadas Version Removal” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/metadas-version-removal) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/metadas-version-removal/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/metadas-version-removal/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/metadas-version-removal/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/metadas-version-removal/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.1.1 * Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.0 #### 1.1.0 * Initial public release * Removed all WordPress version output * Class based architecture * Zero configuration design ## Meta * Version **1.1.1** * Last updated **1 week ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 7.2 or higher ** * Tags * [cleanup](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/cleanup/)[hardening](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/hardening/) [Remove Version](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/remove-version/)[security](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/security/) [version](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/version/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/metadas-version-removal/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/metadas-version-removal/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/metadas-version-removal/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/metadas-version-removal/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/metadas-version-removal/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/metadas-version-removal/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/metadas-version-removal/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/metadas-version-removal/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ metadas ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/metadas/) ## Support Got something to say? 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