Metadas Version Removal
v1.1.1by metadas · updated 5 months ago
A lightweight, zero configuration plugin that removes all WordPress version output from your site for improved security and cleaner markup.
- Rank
- #27,873
- Down5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 561
- 561 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Metadas Version Removal at a glance
Metadas Version Removal is a WordPress plugin by metadas with 20+ active installs, the #27,873 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.1 came out on May 21, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 9 plugins tagged “Remove Version”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats79 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Metadas Version Removal |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 23 |
Rank over time
#27,873 · down 143 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #27,873 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,868 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,352 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,345 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,328 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,308 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #27,352 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,351 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,043 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #28,078 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #27,730 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -2.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +4.35% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -4.35% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #27730 → #27328Downloads -20%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Jan 5, 2026
- Last updated
- May 21, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Metadas Version Removal
How many websites use Metadas Version Removal?
Metadas Version Removal is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,873 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Metadas Version Removal been downloaded?
561 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Metadas Version Removal last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on May 21, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is Metadas Version Removal compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Metadas Version Removal still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Metadas Version Removal have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Metadas Version Removal?
The plugins most like Metadas Version Removal, by the tags they share, are Meta Generator and Version Info Remover (10K+), Wordfence Security (5M+) and Jetpack (3M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 23 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 561 |
| Author | metadas |
| First released | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | May 21, 2026 |
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