=== Header Junk Remover ===
Contributors: Joseph Brzezowski ( https://github.com/avocadowebservices/Junk-Header-Remover )
Tags: header, junk, optimization, performance, speed, wordpress, seo
Requires at least: 6.7.1
Tested up to: 6.7.1
Stable tag: 1.0.1
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
== Description ==
Header Junk Remover is a lightweight WordPress plugin that removes unnecessary meta tags and links from your site's <head> section.
This improves page speed, enhances security, and reduces clutter—all in one simple file!
Features:
✔ Removes unnecessary <meta> tags (RSD, XMLRPC, WLW, WordPress version, etc.)
✔ Eliminates extra RSS feed links
✔ Speeds up page load times by reducing overhead
✔ Easy to install and use—no configuration needed
== Installation ==
- Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress admin panel
- Search for Header Junk Remover
- Click Install, then Activate
- Download and unzip
junk-header-remover.zip - Upload the
junk-header-removerfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin via Plugins > Installed Plugins
✅ Once activated, it works automatically—no settings required!
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
Q: Do I need to configure anything?
A: No, the plugin works automatically upon activation.
Q: Will this break my website?
A: No, the plugin only removes unnecessary <meta> tags that do not affect core functionality.
== Changelog ==
- Wrapped functionality inside a proper function hooked to
init - Added security check to prevent direct file access
- Improved compatibility with the latest WordPress versions
- Released beta version
== Upgrade Notice ==
- Always update to the latest version for improved security and performance.
== Requirements ==
- WordPress 6.0.0 or greater
== Misc ==
Tested up to: 6.7.1
Stable tag: 1.0.1