Matan · Security · Exposure
CMS generator meta (Security)
meta name=generator that includes a version (WordPress 6.x) is free reconnaissance.
Pass condition in our engine: No versioned CMS generator meta tag.
This Security check is part of SEO-GEO scoring 2.2.1, last updated 2026-09-18. About 90 percent of the evaluation runs on the HTML we crawl, so you can verify the same pass condition with a free report.
1. Problem description
The generator tag is a courtesy that mainly helps attackers. You can keep a generic generator or remove it.
2. Most common causes
- WordPress default.
- A static-site generator emitting its version.
3. How to fix it
- Remove the generator meta or strip the version.
- Keep the CMS patched regardless.
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