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Hide WordPress Version

v1.0.1

by Adam Harley (Kawauso) · updated 15 years ago

Removes your WordPress version from various places.

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Rank
#9,501
Down1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 445
400+ reported · High
Total downloads
13.8K
13,756 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 500+ · ETA unknown

Hide WordPress Version at a glance

Hide WordPress Version is a WordPress plugin by Adam Harley (Kawauso) with 400+ active installs, the #9,501 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on May 28, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 62 plugins tagged “version”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

116 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Hide WordPress Version Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.0510Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7
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DateHide WordPress Version
Nov 7, 20266
Nov 6, 20266
Nov 5, 20261
Nov 4, 20264
Nov 3, 20265
Nov 2, 20266
Nov 1, 202610
Oct 31, 20264
Oct 30, 20262
Oct 29, 20263
Oct 28, 20264
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20265
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20264
Oct 21, 20264
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20266
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20263
Oct 14, 20265
Oct 13, 20265
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20260
Oct 10, 20268
Oct 9, 20264

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 445 · -1.5% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.445450Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026445
Nov 7, 2026445
Nov 5, 2026446
Nov 4, 2026445
Nov 3, 2026445
Nov 2, 2026445
Nov 1, 2026444
Oct 31, 2026445
Oct 30, 2026442
Oct 29, 2026443
Oct 28, 2026442
Oct 27, 2026452

Rank over time

#9,501 · up 66 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 12 days across 1 series.#9.5K#9.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#9,501
Nov 7, 2026#9,500
Nov 6, 2026#9,490
Nov 5, 2026#9,480
Nov 4, 2026#9,501
Nov 2, 2026#9,498
Nov 1, 2026#9,508
Oct 31, 2026#9,506
Oct 30, 2026#9,541
Oct 29, 2026#9,543
Oct 28, 2026#9,574
Oct 27, 2026#9,567

Growth %

Average -0.13% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-0.11%
Nov 5, 2026+0.23%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026+0.23%
Nov 1, 2026-0.23%
Oct 31, 2026+0.68%
Oct 30, 2026-0.23%
Oct 29, 2026+0.23%
Oct 28, 2026-2.21%

Active installs band

400+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.380400420Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026400+
Nov 7, 2026400+
Nov 6, 2026400+
Nov 5, 2026400+
Nov 4, 2026400+
Nov 3, 2026400+
Nov 2, 2026400+
Nov 1, 2026400+
Oct 31, 2026400+
Oct 30, 2026400+
Oct 29, 2026400+
Oct 28, 2026400+
Oct 27, 2026400+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.1
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
3.2.1
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 28, 2011
Last updated
May 28, 2011
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Hide WordPress Version

How many websites use Hide WordPress Version?

Hide WordPress Version is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,501 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Hide WordPress Version been downloaded?

13,756 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was Hide WordPress Version last updated?

Version 1.0.1 came out on May 28, 2011 (15 years ago).

Is Hide WordPress Version compatible with the latest WordPress?

Hide WordPress Version’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Is Hide WordPress Version still maintained?

Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Hide WordPress Version have?

5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Hide WordPress Version?

The plugins most like Hide WordPress Version, by the tags they share, are Meta Generator and Version Info Remover (10K+), Hide My WP Ghost (100K+) and WP Downgrade (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Hide WordPress Version
Estimated installs≈ 445
Reported installs400+
Rating5.0
Reviews3
Total downloads13.8K
AuthorAdam Harley (Kawauso)
First releasedMay 28, 2011
Version1.0.1
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMay 28, 2011

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