Description
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Looking for Hide/Remove Metadata v2.1? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 20K+ active installs · 3.6/5 rating from 14 reviews · updated May 27, 2026 · requires WordPress 5.9+ & PHP 7.4+.
Hide/Remove Metadata is a free, simple yet extremely handy WordPress plugin that helps you hide or remove author and published date from your website effortlessly. The plugin is super easy to use and comes with only the essential features to hide or remove author and date. Simple and straight. There are times when you might not want to publicize the author’s name or the date when the article was published; Hide/Remove Metadata is perfect for situations like these. You can also choose to hide only one of them, either author or date. And if you want both of them to stay hidden, you can turn on the Hide option for both. Hide/Remove Metadata is extremely useful and takes less than a minute to set up. You can either completely or partially hide the author’s information and published date. Select CSS to partially hide them or select PHP to completely remove the information. The hide author and date plugin comes with a responsive design, which means your website will not be affected in any way; it will look as beautiful as it was. Download Hide/Remove Metadata today!
Frequently asked questions
What is Hide/Remove Metadata?
Hide/Remove Metadata is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 2.1. It is active on over 20K websites.
Is Hide/Remove Metadata free to download?
Yes — Hide/Remove Metadata 2.1 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 3.6 out of 5 based on 14 reviews.
How do I install Hide/Remove Metadata 2.1?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Hide/Remove Metadata?
Hide/Remove Metadata 2.1 requires WordPress 5.9 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Hide/Remove Metadata last updated?
Version 2.1 was last updated on May 27, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Hide/Remove Metadata download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 2.1
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2.1 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | May 27, 2026 |
| Active installs | 20,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 3.6/5 (14 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | Catch Plugins |
| Tags | author, date, hide, metadata, remove |
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