Version Cloak
v1.0.4by nextdoorentertainment · updated 4 months ago
Hide or decoy plugin, theme and core versions from scanners. Neutralize XML-RPC and lock down WP-Cron.
- Rank
- #29,664
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 367
- 367 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Version Cloak at a glance
Version Cloak is a WordPress plugin by nextdoorentertainment with 10+ active installs, the #29,664 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.4 came out on Jun 26, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 50 plugins tagged “wp cron”, it ranks #15. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats83 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Version Cloak |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · +6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#29,664 · up 458 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,664 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,320 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #29,230 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #29,616 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #30,143 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #29,752 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #29,933 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #30,015 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #30,622 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #30,122 |
Growth %
Average +0.55% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -5.88% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #30122 → #29230Downloads +100%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Jun 25, 2026
- Last updated
- Jun 26, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Version Cloak
How many websites use Version Cloak?
Version Cloak is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,664 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Version Cloak been downloaded?
367 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Version Cloak last updated?
Version 1.0.4 came out on Jun 26, 2026 (4 months ago).
Is Version Cloak 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 Version Cloak still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Version Cloak have?
No one has reviewed Version Cloak on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Version Cloak?
The plugins most like Version Cloak, by the tags they share, are Meta Generator and Version Info Remover (10K+), WP Downgrade (100K+) and Disable XML-RPC Pingback (60K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 367 |
| Author | nextdoorentertainment |
| First released | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Jun 26, 2026 |
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