=== Essentials by Digital Creatings === Contributors: puneetbca Tags: security, version control, WordPress security, xml-rpc Requires at least: 5.0 Tested up to: 6.7 Requires PHP: 7.2 Stable tag: 1.2.2 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Lightweight plugin by Digital Creatings that hides WordPress version info from source code, RSS feeds, scripts & HTTP headers for better protection. == Description == Essentials by Digital Creatings enhances security by removing WordPress version info from source code, RSS feeds, scripts, and headers. Additionally, version 1.2.2 introduces an option to block XML-RPC for added security. **Features:** - Removes WordPress version information from the `` section of the source code. - Strips version information from RSS feeds. - Eliminates version query strings from scripts and styles. - Prevents WordPress version disclosure in HTTP headers. - **NEW:** Adds an option to block XML-RPC for better security. No setup is required—just activate the plugin and it works out of the box! == Installation == 1. Download the plugin ZIP file. 2. Go to your WordPress admin dashboard. 3. Navigate to `Plugins > Add New` and click **Upload Plugin**. 4. Select the `essentials-by-digital-creatings.zip` file and click **Install Now**. 5. Once installed, click **Activate Plugin**. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Why should I hide the WordPress version number? = Exposing the WordPress version number can make your site vulnerable to targeted attacks if there are known security issues with that version. By hiding this information, you reduce the risk. = Will this plugin affect my site's performance? = No, the plugin is lightweight and optimized to have a negligible impact on performance. = Do I need to configure anything? = No configuration is required. Activate the plugin, and it starts working immediately. = Can I customize the plugin functionality? = Yes, the plugin's code is clean and well-documented, allowing developers to extend it as needed. = What is XML-RPC, and why should I block it? = XML-RPC is a remote procedure call protocol used by WordPress for features like remote publishing. However, it is often exploited for brute-force attacks. This plugin provides an option to disable XML-RPC to enhance security. == Changelog == = 1.2.2 = * Added a new cover image. * Updated plugin icon. * Introduced an option to block XML-RPC. = 1.0 = * Initial release. * Removed WordPress version information from the `` section, RSS feeds, scripts, and HTTP headers. == Support == For support, please visit [Digital Creatings](https://www.digitalcreatings.com).