Hiding the WordPress version is crucial in securing your website against hackers and theme detectors.
By default, WordPress adds metadata and version numbers to scripts, styles, and images, revealing the CMS version you are using. Attackers can use this information to target vulnerabilities specific to that version.
WordPress typically reveals version details in the following ways:
<head> section, this tag explicitly shows the WordPress version.style.css?ver=6.7.1), exposing plugin, theme, and core versions.It’s important to note that not only WordPress but also plugins and themes add version details to the source code. These versions can be exposed in:
Hiding plugin and theme versions is equally important, especially if a specific version has known security vulnerabilities. Attackers often target outdated plugins and themes, making this step critical for comprehensive security.
Once activated, WP Ghost will automatically strip version numbers from your source code, securing your site from theme detectors and bots.
Removing version parameters can lead to caching issues. Browsers might continue to load old cached versions of CSS and JavaScript files instead of updated ones.
To avoid caching problems, WP Ghost includes a Random Static Number feature, also known as a cache-busting mechanism. This feature appends a unique identifier to the static files, ensuring the browser always fetches the latest version (e.g. style.css?rnd=37342).
This method preserves the ability to force browsers to load updated files while keeping version details hidden.
Hiding your WordPress version is a simple yet effective way to protect your site from common vulnerabilities and automated scanning tools.
WP Ghost streamlines this process and provides built-in solutions to address caching issues, ensuring your site remains secure and up-to-date without breaking functionality.
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