Remove WP version and shortlink
v1.0by naganandhini · updated 13 years ago
Removes WordPress version number , shortlink, wlwmanifest and RSD
- Rank
- #10,869
- Up23 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 325
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.3K
- 6,270 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Remove WP version and shortlink at a glance
Remove WP version and shortlink is a WordPress plugin by naganandhini with 300+ active installs, the #10,869 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on May 1, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. It leads the 9 plugins tagged “Remove Version”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats104 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Remove WP version and shortlink |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 325 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 325 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 323 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 325 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 327 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 326 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 325 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 326 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 325 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 324 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 326 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 327 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 328 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 332 |
Rank over time
#10,869 · down 22 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #10,869 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,892 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,868 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,853 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,826 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,858 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,858 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,845 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,853 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,886 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,847 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,838 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,847 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,847 |
Growth %
Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.62% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.21% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 1, 2013
- Last updated
- May 1, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Remove WP version and shortlink
How many websites use Remove WP version and shortlink?
Remove WP version and shortlink is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,869 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Remove WP version and shortlink been downloaded?
6,270 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Remove WP version and shortlink last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on May 1, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Remove WP version and shortlink compatible with the latest WordPress?
Remove WP version and shortlink’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 version and shortlink still maintained?
Its last release was 13 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 version and shortlink have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Remove WP version and shortlink?
The plugins most like Remove WP version and shortlink, by the tags they share, are Remove WP version everywhere (300+), WP Version in Query String Modifier (100+) and Metadas Version Removal (20+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 325 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 6.3K |
| Author | naganandhini |
| First released | May 1, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 1, 2013 |
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