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Last updated: 18/08/2026

Remove Version From Scripts

Removes the WordPress core version from public stylesheet and script links while keeping theme and plugin version markers for cache busting.

Overview

WordPress adds ?ver=X.X.X query strings to every script and stylesheet it loads. The version parameter tells browsers when to clear cache and fetch fresh assets. But WordPress’s core scripts carry ver values that reveal your WordPress version number to anyone viewing page source. Attackers use version exposure to target known vulnerabilities. Performance audits flag query strings as cache-busting friction.

Remove Version from Scripts for WP PowerSuite strips the ?ver= parameter from core WordPress scripts and stylesheets while keeping version parameters on theme and plugin assets. This means your WordPress version stays hidden, but your custom CSS and JavaScript cache-busting still works normally.

The result: smaller script URLs, hidden version exposure, unchanged performance behavior. No settings. No configuration. One module.

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Who is this for?
  • Sites prioritizing security by hiding WordPress version from public view
  • Developers who want version hiding without breaking cache invalidation
  • Agencies standardizing WordPress cleanup across multiple client sites
  • SEO-conscious teams optimizing URL structure and crawl efficiency
  • Teams running custom theme and plugin code that requires cache busting

Features

Remove Core Version Query Strings Only
Strips ?ver=X.X.X from WordPress core scripts and styles. Theme and plugin version parameters stay so custom assets still bust cache correctly.
Hides WordPress Version Number
Removes the public ?ver parameter that reveals your WordPress version to anyone reading page source. Security through obscurity.
Hooks Both Scripts and Styles
Removes version parameters from script_loader_src and style_loader_src. Complete script and stylesheet cleanup in one module.
Zero Configuration
Enable in Modules hub. Nothing to configure. Works immediately.

The Distinction That Matters

  • WordPress version strings serve a purpose on custom code. When you update a plugin, its version parameter changes so browsers fetch the new stylesheet instead of serving stale cache. This is intentional and necessary.
  • But WordPress core scripts carry version numbers that expose which version you are running. This information helps attackers but serves no legitimate purpose on your site. Removing core version parameters keeps your site less visible to automated vulnerability scanning while preserving the cache-busting behavior that makes your custom code updates visible to browsers.

Use Cases

  • Security Hardening
    Hiding WordPress version reduces attack surface. Removes public information attackers scan for.
  • CDN and Proxy Optimization
    Some CDNs or proxies handle query strings inefficiently. Removing core ver= improves caching behavior.
  • Mixed Tech Stack
    Site runs WordPress plus custom Node or React builds. Hide WordPress version. Keep custom cache busting intact.

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