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Meta Generator and Version Info Remover
This plugin will remove the version info appended to enqueued style and script urls along with Meta Generator in the head section and in RSS feeds.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 28
- Active installs
- 10k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 23 Sep 2025
- Added
- Apr 2013
- Requires WP
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- WP 6.8.8
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- Downloads
- 238,707
Our analysis
AI-assistedMeta Generator and Version Info Remover is a WordPress plugin designed to enhance security by removing version information from style and script URLs, as well as the Meta Generator tag from the head and RSS feeds. It provides options to selectively exclude specific files from this removal process, allowing you to control what information is hidden.
This plugin is suitable for users who want to obfuscate their WordPress version details to prevent detection by automated tools. It offers a range of settings that can be managed from the admin dashboard, making it accessible for users with varying levels of technical expertise.
Best for: This plugin is best for WordPress users looking to enhance site security by obscuring version information.
What it does well
- ✓Removes version information from styles and scripts
- ✓Hides Meta Generator tags from head and RSS feeds
- ✓Offers selective exclusion of specific files
- ✓Configurable options available from the admin dashboard
- ✓Trusted since 2013
Where it falls short
- •No additional features or details provided
Verdict
Meta Generator and Version Info Remover provides a straightforward solution for users aiming to hide version details. Its configuration options make it flexible for various use cases.
From the developer
Pankaj Mondal's own description of Meta Generator and Version Info Remover, lightly tidied.
This plugin will remove the version information that gets appended to enqueued style and script URLs. It will also remove the Meta Generator tag in the head and in RSS feeds. Adds a bit of obfuscation to hide the WordPress version number and generator tag that many sniffers detect automatically from view source. Option available to selectively exclude any style or script file from version info removal process.
You can enable/disable each removal options from admin dashboard:
- Remove WordPress Meta Generator Tag
- Remove WPML (WordPress Multilingual Plugin) Meta Generator Tag
- Remove Slider Revolution Meta Generator Tag
- Remove WPBakery Page Builder Meta Generator Tag
- Remove Easy Digital Downloads Meta Generator Tag
- Remove Master Slider Meta Generator Tag
- Remove LayerSlider Meta Generator Tag
- Remove Site Kit by Google Meta Generator Tag
- Remove Divi Theme Meta Generator Tag (By default disabled; if required enable from Settings)
- Remove Elementor Website Builder Meta Generator Tag (By default disabled; if required enable from Settings)
- Remove Image Placeholders Meta Generator Tag
- Remove Performance Lab Meta Generator Tag
- Remove Performant Translations Meta Generator Tag
- Remove WEBP Uploads (Modern Image Formats) Meta Generator Tag
- Remove WP Admin Footer Version & Thank You Note (By default disabled; if required enable from Settings)
- Remove Version from Stylesheet
- Remove Version from Script
- Exclude files from version info removal process (by providing comma separated file names)
- Remove Yoast SEO comments
- Remove WP Rocket comments backlink and mention
- Remove Google Analytics (MonsterInsights) comments
- Remove Admin Bar WordPress Logo
- Remove Admin Login Page Logo
- Remove WordPress Text from Admin Login Page Title
- Remove WordPress Text from Admin Pages’ Titles
- Remove Admin Dashboard Help Tab
You have any suggestions to make this plugin better? Please share your thoughts in the support thread.
Dashboard > Settings > Meta Generator and Version Info Remover
This plugin is trusted since 2013.
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