WP-Simply remove generator tag
v1.0.1by Thimo Grauerholz · updated 10 years ago
If active, this plugin removes the WordPress version from your website header.
- Rank
- #30,190
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,271 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP-Simply remove generator tag at a glance
WP-Simply remove generator tag is a WordPress plugin by Thimo Grauerholz with 10+ active installs, the #30,190 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Nov 12, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 2 plugins tagged “remove generator”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats38 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP-Simply remove generator tag |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -11.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#30,190 · down 210 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #30,190 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #30,186 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #30,176 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,820 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #30,063 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #29,736 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #29,965 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #29,692 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #29,793 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #29,980 |
Growth %
Average -0.90% 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 | -2.94% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.56% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 11, 2014
- Last updated
- Nov 12, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP-Simply remove generator tag
How many websites use WP-Simply remove generator tag?
WP-Simply remove generator tag 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 #30,190 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP-Simply remove generator tag been downloaded?
2,271 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP-Simply remove generator tag last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Nov 12, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is WP-Simply remove generator tag compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP-Simply remove generator tag’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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-Simply remove generator tag still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP-Simply remove generator tag have?
No one has reviewed WP-Simply remove generator tag on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP-Simply remove generator tag?
The plugins most like WP-Simply remove generator tag, by the tags they share, are Meta Generator and Version Info Remover (10K+), Meta Tag Manager (70K+) and Simply Static (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | Thimo Grauerholz |
| First released | Aug 11, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 12, 2016 |
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