WordPress Version Exposure Checker
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Find out whether your WordPress version is leaking. We check the generator tag, RSS feed, readme.html, and asset query strings, then tell you exactly where the version is exposed and how to hide it.
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How the Checker Works
- Detect WordPress, core paths and signatures confirm the platform.
- Read leak sources, the generator tag, feed, and readme are checked.
- Extract the version, any exposed version number is captured.
- Recommend a fix, you get clear steps to hide the version.
Why It Matters
- Reduce targeting, hidden versions are harder for bots to match to exploits.
- Slow down attackers, less information means more work for intruders.
- Better hygiene, version hiding signals an actively maintained site.
- Layered defence, it complements updates and a firewall.
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WordPress Version Checker: FAQ
What does the WordPress version checker do?
It inspects a site for signs that it runs WordPress and checks whether the WordPress version number is publicly exposed through the generator meta tag, the RSS feed, readme.html, or asset version query strings.
Why is exposing the WordPress version a risk?
When your exact version is public, attackers can match it against known vulnerabilities for that release and target your site with the right exploits. Hiding the version is a simple layer of security through reduced information.
How does it detect WordPress?
It looks for wp-content and wp-includes paths, the WordPress generator meta tag, the RSS feed generator, and readme.html. Any of these strongly indicate a WordPress install even if the version is hidden.
Where does WordPress leak its version?
Common leaks are the generator meta tag in the head, the generator element in the RSS feed, a publicly readable readme.html, and ?ver= query strings on core CSS and JavaScript files.
How do I hide my WordPress version?
Remove the generator tag with a small function or a security plugin, block readme.html at the server, strip version query strings from core assets, and keep WordPress, themes, and plugins updated so an exposed version still maps to a patched release.
Is hiding the version enough on its own?
No. Hiding the version reduces casual targeting but is not a substitute for updates, strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and a web application firewall. Treat it as one layer in a broader strategy.
Is the check safe and read-only?
Yes. It only requests public pages like the homepage, feed, and readme. It never logs in, modifies anything, or stores your data.
Is this WordPress version checker free?
Yes. It is free, requires no signup, and works on any public WordPress site.
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