Active installs
20K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1230
Peak #1221
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
317.5K
Days tracked
38
1 day▬
7 days▼ 3
30 days▼ 7
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Hide/Remove Metadata currently ranks #1230 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1221, first reached on Jul 29, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1, shipped on May 27, 2026 (97 days ago) — release #16 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #1230 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1230 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1223 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Catch Plugins |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1 |
| Versions released | 16 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-27 |
| Added to directory | 2019-06-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Hide/Remove Metadata is a free WordPress plugin that helps you hide author and published date either by CSS or PHP from your website effortlessly.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Hide/Remove Metadata?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Hide/Remove Metadata?
As of September 1, 2026, Hide/Remove Metadata ranks #1230 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1221.
When was Hide/Remove Metadata last updated?
Hide/Remove Metadata was last updated on May 27, 2026 (version 2.1). It has shipped 16 releases in total.
Who makes Hide/Remove Metadata?
Hide/Remove Metadata is developed by Catch Plugins. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2019.
