Active installs
20K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1221
Peak #1221
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All-time downloads
315.7K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Hide/Remove Metadata currently ranks #1221 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v2.1, shipped on May 27, 2026 (73 days ago) — release #16 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
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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 | 2026-08-06 |
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
Is Hide/Remove Metadata a free plugin?
Yes — Hide/Remove Metadata is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Hide/Remove Metadata?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Hide/Remove Metadata?
As of August 7, 2026, Hide/Remove Metadata ranks #1221 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
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.
