How to hide the WordPress Version

In this article, you will learn how to hide the WordPress version. Hiding the WordPress version is a security measure that adds a layer of protection against potential attackers.

You can hide your WordPress version using following ways-

1. By editing Generator Meta Tag –  You can remove the WordPress version number manually from the generator Meta tag, if you are sure about your coding knowledge.
   1. Enter the WordPress themes directory. You can find it in-
      /wp-content/themes/
   2. Add the below line of code at the end of the activated WordPress theme’s file function.php.
      remove_action(‘wp_head’, ‘wp_generator’)
2. By utilising version removal function –
   1. Enter the WordPress themes directory. You can find it in-
      /wp-content/themes/
   2. Add the below line of code at the end of the activated WordPress theme’s file function.php.
      function remove_version_info() {
      return ”;
      }
      add_filter(‘the_generator’, ‘remove_version_info’);

Important note- Make any changes only when you are sure about its utility and function.

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