=== Metadas Version Removal ===
Contributors: metadas
Tags: security, hardening, cleanup, version, remove version
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.1.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A lightweight, zero configuration plugin that removes all WordPress version output from your site for improved security and cleaner markup.

== Description ==

Metadas Version Removal is a fast, minimal, production ready plugin that strips WordPress version information from all common output locations. This helps reduce fingerprinting, hardens your site against automated scanners, and keeps your HTML clean.

There is **no admin interface** and **no configuration required**. Activate the plugin and it immediately removes:

* WordPress generator meta tag
* Version query strings from scripts and styles
* REST API discovery links
* oEmbed discovery links
* RSS generator tags
* Shortlink tags
* RSD (Really Simple Discovery) link
* Windows Live Writer manifest

This plugin is intentionally small, efficient, and dependency free. It uses only core WordPress hooks and does not write to the database.

== Features ==

* Removes all WordPress version output
* Zero configuration activate and you're done
* Lightweight class based architecture
* No database usage
* No UI, no clutter
* Safe for caching and CDN setups
* Compatible with all themes and plugins

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/metadas-version-removal/`
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress
3. That's it the plugin works automatically

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin have any settings? =
No. It is intentionally designed to be zero configuration.

= Will this break caching or minification plugins? =
No. It safely removes version query strings without affecting file loading.

= Does this hide the WordPress version completely? =
It removes all standard version outputs. Custom themes or plugins may still expose versions in their own markup.

= Is this plugin safe for production sites? =
Yes. It uses only official WordPress hooks and does not modify core files.

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.1 =
* Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.0

= 1.1.0 =
* Initial public release
* Removed all WordPress version output
* Class based architecture
* Zero configuration design

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.1 =
Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.0. No code changes.

= 1.1.0 =
First public release of Metadas Version Removal.