PluginSift
PluginsThemesCompare
Directory
  • Plugins
  • Themes
  • Compare Plugins
Plugin Comparisons
  • SEO
  • Security
  • Ecommerce
  • Page Builders
  • Caching
  • Backup
  • Forms
  • Analytics
Resources
  • About
  • Contact
  • llms.txt

© 2026 PluginSift. Data sourced from WordPress.org. · [email protected]

  1. Home
  2. Plugins
  3. Cleanup
  4. Metadas Version Removal
Metadas Version Removal icon

Metadas Version Removal

A lightweight, zero configuration plugin that removes all WordPress version output from your site for improved security and cleaner markup.

By metadas·Cleanup·Free
00
·0 active installs·Updated 2 months ago
DownloadCompare

As of April 2026, Metadas Version Removal is a WordPress cleanup plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 142 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.2+. Available on WordPress.org since 2026. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Top alternative: WP-Sweep.

0/5Rating
0active installs
142total downloads
3 monthssince 2026

Overview

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 y…
Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

00 reviews
5 ★
0
4 ★
0
3 ★
0
2 ★
0
1 ★
0

Compatibility

WordPress5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4
PHP7.2+ required

Top Alternatives to Metadas Version Removal

WP-Sweep icon
WP-Sweep
4.7100K+ installsUpdated 11 months ago
ViewCompare
Delete Duplicate Posts icon
Delete Duplicate Posts
4.820K+ installsUpdated 3 weeks ago
ViewCompare
Simple Revisions Delete icon
Simple Revisions Delete
4.910K+ installsUpdated 4 months ago
ViewCompare
AAA Option Optimizer icon
AAA Option Optimizer
4.69.0K+ installsUpdated 3 weeks ago
ViewCompare
Freesoul Deactivate Plugins – Disable plugins on individual WordPress pages icon
Freesoul Deactivate Plugins – Disable…
4.89.0K+ installsUpdated 4 days ago
ViewCompare
View all cleanup plugins →

Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.1.0

  • Initial public release
  • Removed all WordPress version output
  • Class based architecture
  • Zero configuration design
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

metadasmetadas
Plugin Info
Version
1.1.0
Last Updated
Jan 5, 2026
WP Requires
5.0+
Tested Up To
6.9.4
PHP Requires
7.2+
Active Installs
0
Downloads
142
Added
Jan 5, 2026
Business
Free

Tags

cleanupversionsecurityhardeningremove version

Developer

M
metadas
1 plugins0
View all plugins →

Quick Compare

Metadas Version Removal vs WP-Sweep→Metadas Version Removal vs Delete Duplicate Posts→Metadas Version Removal vs Simple Revisions Delete→

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Analysis and metrics by PluginSift.