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Remove Meta Generator

Plugin to remove Joomla Meta Tag Generator

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  • One-click updates New releases install from the Joomla administrator
  • Version 1.4 Updated 2 months ago
  • Works with Joomla 4, 5 and 6
  • PHP 8.1 or later recommended
  • Downloads 8.9K+
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Remove Meta Generator

Features

What can Remove Meta Generator do for you?

Six feature areas, one install package for Joomla 4, 5 and 6.

  • Generator · Robots · Feeds

    Less Fingerprint

    • Hide default Joomla markersRemove or replace generator and robots meta tags so scanners see less of the CMS defaults.
    • Feeds includedClean RSS and Atom generator elements, not just HTML pages.

  • Brand · Custom Text

    Replace, Not Just Remove

    • Your generator labelSwap Joomla’s generator tag for your own company or product name when you still want a generator field present.
    • Robots your waySet a fixed robots value instead of relying on whatever the page outputs.

  • X-Powered-By

    Headers Too

    • HTTP hardeningOptionally strip the X-Powered-By response header on public pages.
    • Site onlyAdministrator traffic is left untouched for safer backend behaviour.

  • Document · Regex Fallback

    API First Cleanup

    • Proper document hooksChanges apply during head compilation through Joomla’s document API.
    • Final HTML passAny leftover meta tags are removed or updated in rendered output.

  • 1.3 · Legacy Map

    Upgrade Friendly

    • Keep old behaviourLegacy yes/no settings from 1.3 map automatically when new mode fields are left on legacy.
    • Granular controlMove to explicit remove, replace, leave, or set modes when you are ready.

  • Joomla 4 · 5 · 6

    Built for Modern Joomla

    • Service provider architectureSubscriberInterface, namespaced helper, and language files for Joomla 5 style installs.
    • Debug when you need itSuper users can enable a per-page cleanup log while tuning settings.

Changelog

What's new

2 releases since version 1.3. Updates install from the Joomla admin with a valid licence.

    • Full rebuild for Joomla 4, 5, and 6 with service provider and SubscriberInterface
    • Generator meta: remove, replace with custom text, or leave unchanged
    • Robots meta: leave, remove, or set a custom value
    • RSS/Atom feed generator cleanup with optional replace
    • Document API first, regex fallback for HTML and feeds
    • Optional X-Powered-By HTTP header removal on the site front end
    • Optional Joomla HTML comment stripping
    • Component exclusion list and super-user debug mode
    • Legacy 1.3 yes/no settings map automatically on upgrade
    • Language files and admin fieldsets

Docs & setup

Get up and running fast

Written guides for installing and configuring Remove Meta Generator, from first setup to the options that matter.

  • Installation stepsOne install zip for Joomla 4, 5 and 6, installed from System, Install, Extensions.
  • Configuration optionsThe settings in the guide, from first setup to the options that matter.
  • Practical usage tipsShort examples you can adapt to your site.
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FAQ

Questions about Remove Meta Generator

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Which Joomla versions are supported?
Remove Meta Generator 1.4 supports Joomla 4, 5, and 6.
Does the plugin affect the administrator area?
No. All cleanup runs only on the site front end.
What happens to my 1.3 settings after upgrade?
Leave Generator Meta Tag and Robots Meta Tag on “Use legacy setting (1.3 upgrade)” to keep the old yes/no behaviour. The plugin reads the legacy generator and robots params when the new mode fields are empty.
Can I replace the generator tag instead of removing it?
Yes. Set Generator Meta Tag to Replace with custom text and enter your label.
Are RSS and Atom feeds cleaned?
Yes, when Clean Feed Generator Tags is enabled and generator cleanup is active.
Where can I get support?
Visit https://support.joomlax.com for help with installation and configuration.

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