Remove WP Generator Meta Tag Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/remove-wp-generator-meta-tag

This plugin will remove the generator meta tag from the head of your page.

70 active installs v1.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 2.5+ Updated Nov 10, 2022
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remove WP Generator Meta Tag Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Remove WP Generator Meta Tag has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "remove-wp-generator-meta-tag" plugin v1.0 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The static analysis reveals no identified attack surface, dangerous functions, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or any taint flows, indicating a well-sanitized codebase. The complete absence of known CVEs and a history free of past vulnerabilities further bolster this assessment, suggesting a developer with a keen focus on security or a plugin that has undergone rigorous vetting. The plugin's sole function appears to be removing the generator meta tag, which, when implemented correctly and without introducing new attack vectors, contributes to a minimal and secure footprint. The lack of any apparent weaknesses in the analyzed code and historical data makes this plugin appear highly secure.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove WP Generator Meta Tag Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Remove WP Generator Meta Tag Release Timeline

v1.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Remove WP Generator Meta Tag Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

Remove WP Generator Meta Tag Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Remove WP Generator Meta Tag Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.1.10
Last updatedNov 10, 2022
PHP min version5.6
Downloads73K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs70
Developer Profile

Remove WP Generator Meta Tag Developer Profile

ruudkok

2 plugins · 120 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Remove WP Generator Meta Tag

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Remove WP Generator Meta Tag