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# Removing WordPress version number

> Discover how to remove the WordPress version number from the dashboard footer with a simple PHP function.

[WordPress](https://hosting.com/hosting/platforms/wordpress-hosting/managed-wordpress-hosting/) displays the version number in the footer by default, but it can easily be removed with the help of PHP code snippets. This article shows you how to remove the unwanted version number with a short code.

## Removing WordPress Version Number

<Warning>
  **Important**

  Always perform a backup before you make any changes to the theme files. If you break any codes, it will be easier to revert your site to its last good known state. Alternatively, you could also create a child theme. Read this link on how to create a child theme: [https://www.hosting.com/blog/wordpress-child-theme/](https://www.hosting.com/blog/wordpress-child-theme/)
</Warning>

Follow the steps below to edit your Theme setting file to hide WordPress version number:

1. Log in to your [WordPress](https://hosting.com/hosting/platforms/wordpress-hosting/managed-wordpress-hosting/) site with an administrator account.

2. On the **Dashboard** in the left sidebar, click **Appearance**, and then click **Theme Editor**:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-wp-themeeditor.png)

3. On the **Theme Editor**, select the **Theme** you want to edit from the dropdown:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-wp-themefiles-selecttheme.png)

4. The files for this selected theme are listed on the right column under **Theme Files**. Click on the file named "**functions.php**":\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-wp-themefiles-function.png)

5. Insert the following code to the end of functions.php file and click **Update File Button** to save the changes:

```javascript theme={null}
function remove_version() {

return '';

}

add_filter('the_generator', 'remove_version');
```

## Related articles

* [Administering WordPress from the command line](/docs/administering-wordpress-from-the-command-line)

* [‘403 Forbidden’ error message](/docs/403-forbidden-error-message)

* [WordPress security](/docs/wordpress-security)