Hide Generator Version
v1.1.1by freemp · updated 2 months ago
Removes the generator meta-tag and comprehensively hides the version number of your WordPress installation.
- Rank
- #16,668
- Up104 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 103
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,760 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hide Generator Version at a glance
Hide Generator Version is a WordPress plugin by freemp with 100+ active installs, the #16,668 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 13% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.1 came out on Aug 21, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 11 plugins tagged “release”. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats136 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hide Generator Version |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 103 · -8.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 103 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 97 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 103 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 114 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 113 |
Rank over time
#16,668 · up 62 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,668 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,772 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,774 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,855 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,836 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,820 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,802 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,799 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,821 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,842 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,719 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,730 |
Growth %
Average -0.77% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +6.19% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.52% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.80% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +6.19% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -14.91% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.89% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #16719 → #16855Downloads +11.1%Installs 100+ → 90+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 9, 2018
- Last updated
- Aug 21, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hide Generator Version
How many websites use Hide Generator Version?
Hide Generator Version is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,668 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hide Generator Version been downloaded?
2,760 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Hide Generator Version last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Aug 21, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Hide Generator Version compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Hide Generator Version still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hide Generator Version have?
No one has reviewed Hide Generator Version on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Hide Generator Version?
The plugins most like Hide Generator Version, by the tags they share, are Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+), Meta Generator and Version Info Remover (10K+) and Remove admin menus by role (8K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 103 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | freemp |
| First released | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 21, 2026 |
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