Hide WordPress Version with JetHost Total Care

By default, WordPress adds its version number to the front end of the website. This might seem harmless, but for some users, it’s unnecessary or even risky. If you prefer to keep that detail hidden, the JetHost Total Care hide WordPress version setting makes it easy – no editing functions or code required.

Why You Might Want to Hide the WordPress Version

The version number of your WordPress installation is included in the HTML source code of your site. While casual visitors won’t see it, bots and scanners can detect it and use it to look for known vulnerabilities.

Hiding the WP version:

Reduces exposure to automated scans and outdated exploit attempts
Keeps your site’s backend setup private
Removes unnecessary metadata from your website’s output

This doesn’t make your site secure by itself, but it helps reduce visible information.

Where WordPress Displays Its Version Number

WordPress adds the version number to the <meta name="generator"> tag in your site’s HTML. It can also appear in certain RSS feeds and HTTP headers, depending on active Wordpress theme and WP plugins.

JetHost Total Care removes this tag from the website’s front end with one setting. It works for most setups without breaking anything in the process.

How to Hide the WP Version with JetHost Total Care

To control autosave using JetHost Total Care:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Open the JetHost Total Care section from the sidebar.
3. In the tab Security, look for the setting labeled Hide WordPress Version.
4. Toggle the switch to activate the setting.

JetHost Total Care saves the change automatically, so there’s no need to click a separate save button.

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What Happens After You Apply the Setting

After turning it on, WordPress will no longer display its version number in the page source. Your visitors won’t notice anything different, but automated tools won’t see the version tag anymore.

This doesn’t affect updates, admin notices, or version checks inside your dashboard.

JetHost Experts Tip

If you keep your WP website updated, hiding the version tag isn’t a critical step – but it’s a good one. It removes easy-to-scan data and adds a layer of privacy to how your site presents itself.

Need More Help?

Whether you’re focused on cleanup or cautious about exposure, the JetHost Total Care hide WordPress version feature helps you control what your site reveals – without extra work or code edits. Explore more WordPress security tutorials to make your WordPress website cleaner, safer, and easier to manage – without touching code.