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Meta Generator and Version Info Remover

v17.1

by Pankaj Mondal · updated 1 year ago

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.

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Rank
#2,157
Up4 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 11,000
10K+ reported · Medium
Total downloads
240.8K
240,777 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
28 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 20K+ · ETA ~2mo

Meta Generator and Version Info Remover at a glance

Meta Generator and Version Info Remover is a WordPress plugin by Pankaj Mondal with 10K+ active installs, the #2,157 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 35 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 28 reviews. Version 17.1 came out on Sep 23, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “meta generator”. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

1.1K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Meta Generator and Version Info Remover Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.50Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateMeta Generator and Version Info Remover
Nov 7, 202620
Nov 6, 202637
Nov 5, 202633
Nov 4, 202643
Nov 3, 202641
Nov 2, 202633
Nov 1, 202634
Oct 31, 202629
Oct 30, 202630
Oct 29, 202631
Oct 28, 202636
Oct 27, 202648
Oct 26, 202650
Oct 25, 202642
Oct 24, 202624
Oct 23, 202671
Oct 22, 202692
Oct 21, 202671
Oct 20, 202633
Oct 19, 202650
Oct 18, 202621
Oct 17, 202617
Oct 16, 202624
Oct 15, 202627
Oct 14, 202626
Oct 13, 202630
Oct 12, 202621
Oct 11, 202616
Oct 10, 202619
Oct 9, 202626

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 11,248 · -0.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.11.2K11.2K11.3KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202611,248
Nov 7, 202611,227
Nov 5, 202611,257
Nov 4, 202611,220
Nov 3, 202611,234
Nov 2, 202611,242
Nov 1, 202611,226
Oct 31, 202611,225
Oct 30, 202611,257
Oct 29, 202611,266
Oct 28, 202611,248
Oct 27, 202611,260

Rank over time

#2,157 · up 14 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#2.2K#2.2K#2.2K#2.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#2,157
Nov 7, 2026#2,161
Nov 6, 2026#2,166
Nov 5, 2026#2,159
Nov 4, 2026#2,161
Nov 3, 2026#2,156
Nov 2, 2026#2,156
Nov 1, 2026#2,159
Oct 31, 2026#2,160
Oct 30, 2026#2,156
Oct 29, 2026#2,157
Oct 28, 2026#2,164
Oct 27, 2026#2,164
Oct 16, 2026#2,171

Growth %

Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.19%
Nov 7, 2026-0.13%
Nov 5, 2026+0.33%
Nov 4, 2026-0.13%
Nov 3, 2026-0.07%
Nov 2, 2026+0.14%
Nov 1, 2026+0.01%
Oct 31, 2026-0.28%
Oct 30, 2026-0.08%
Oct 29, 2026+0.16%
Oct 28, 2026-0.11%

Active installs band

10K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9.5K10K10.5KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610K+
Nov 7, 202610K+
Nov 6, 202610K+
Nov 5, 202610K+
Nov 4, 202610K+
Nov 3, 202610K+
Nov 2, 202610K+
Nov 1, 202610K+
Oct 31, 202610K+
Oct 30, 202610K+
Oct 29, 202610K+
Oct 28, 202610K+
Oct 27, 202610K+
Oct 16, 202610K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #2164 → #2159Downloads -15.4%
    • Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12

Versions in use

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

  • v17.173%
  • v16.010%
  • v15.16.9%
  • Other9.6%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★28 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
17.1
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
6.8.12
Requires PHP
5.3
First released
Apr 9, 2013
Last updated
Sep 23, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Meta Generator and Version Info Remover

How many websites use Meta Generator and Version Info Remover?

Meta Generator and Version Info Remover is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,157 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Meta Generator and Version Info Remover been downloaded?

240,777 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 35 times. See download stats

When was Meta Generator and Version Info Remover last updated?

Version 17.1 came out on Sep 23, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release

Is Meta Generator and Version Info Remover compatible with the latest WordPress?

Meta Generator and Version Info Remover’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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.

Does Meta Generator and Version Info Remover have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Meta Generator and Version Info Remover. See its security record

Is Meta Generator and Version Info Remover still maintained?

Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Meta Generator and Version Info Remover have?

5.0 out of 5 from 28 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Meta Generator and Version Info Remover?

The plugins most like Meta Generator and Version Info Remover, by the tags they share, are Meta pixel for WordPress (400K+), Meta for WooCommerce (400K+) and WP Downgrade (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

28 reviews

  • 5 stars: 28 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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Meta Generator and Version Info Remover
Estimated installs≈ 11,000
Reported installs10K+
Rating5.0
Reviews28
Total downloads240.8K
AuthorPankaj Mondal
First releasedApr 9, 2013
Version17.1
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP5.3
Last updatedSep 23, 2025

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