WP Remove Generator Meta Tag
v15.01by meagan hanes · updated 10 years ago
This plugin is designed to insert a piece of code into your WordPress website, which will automatically remove the WordPress version from your header.
- Rank
- #12,943
- Up44 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 211
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.8K
- 11,759 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Remove Generator Meta Tag at a glance
WP Remove Generator Meta Tag is a WordPress plugin by meagan hanes with 200+ active installs, the #12,943 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 15.01 came out on Jan 15, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.0. Among the 150 plugins tagged “generator”, it ranks #19. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats86 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Remove Generator Meta Tag |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 211 · +12.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 211 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 210 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 210 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 208 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 207 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 206 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 205 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 204 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 203 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 203 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 169 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 170 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 188 |
Rank over time
#12,943 · up 72 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,943 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,987 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,962 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,956 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,959 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,971 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,994 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,981 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,975 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,988 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,981 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,021 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,021 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,015 |
Growth %
Average +0.89% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.48% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.48% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.48% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.48% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +20.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.57% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v15.01100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 15.01
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2.0
- Tested up to
- 4.1.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 7, 2010
- Last updated
- Jan 15, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Remove Generator Meta Tag
How many websites use WP Remove Generator Meta Tag?
WP Remove Generator Meta Tag is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,943 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Remove Generator Meta Tag been downloaded?
11,759 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was WP Remove Generator Meta Tag last updated?
Version 15.01 came out on Jan 15, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is WP Remove Generator Meta Tag compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Remove Generator Meta Tag’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.0, 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 WP Remove Generator Meta Tag still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Remove Generator Meta Tag have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Remove Generator Meta Tag?
The plugins most like WP Remove Generator Meta Tag, by the tags they share, are Meta Generator and Version Info Remover (10K+), Meta pixel for WordPress (400K+) and Meta for WooCommerce (400K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 211 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 11.8K |
| Author | meagan hanes |
| First released | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Version | 15.01 |
| Requires WP | 3.2.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 15, 2016 |
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