Remove WP Generator Meta Tag
v1.0by ruudkok · updated 4 years ago
This plugin will remove the generator meta tag from the head of your page.
- Rank
- #18,636
- Up218 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 74
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 73.7K
- 73,668 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Remove WP Generator Meta Tag at a glance
Remove WP Generator Meta Tag is a WordPress plugin by ruudkok with 70+ active installs, the #18,636 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 20% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Nov 10, 2022, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. Among the 150 plugins tagged “generator”, it ranks #39. 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 stats179 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Remove WP Generator Meta Tag |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 74 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 74 |
Rank over time
#18,636 · down 93 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,636 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,854 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,811 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,785 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,829 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,744 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,740 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,626 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,621 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,653 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,536 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,636 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,543 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +1.37% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.35% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #18543 → #18829Downloads +33.3%
- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Dec 5, 2010
- Last updated
- Nov 10, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Remove WP Generator Meta Tag
How many websites use Remove WP Generator Meta Tag?
Remove WP Generator Meta Tag is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,636 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Remove WP Generator Meta Tag been downloaded?
73,668 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Remove WP Generator Meta Tag last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Nov 10, 2022 (3 years ago).
Is Remove WP Generator Meta Tag compatible with the latest WordPress?
Remove WP Generator Meta Tag’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, 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 Remove WP Generator Meta Tag still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Remove WP Generator Meta Tag have?
No one has reviewed Remove WP Generator Meta Tag on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Remove WP Generator Meta Tag?
The plugins most like Remove WP 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
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 74 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 73.7K |
| Author | ruudkok |
| First released | Dec 5, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Nov 10, 2022 |
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