{keyword}/blog/wp-includes/wlwmanifest.xml (SIMPLE ●)

To remove the link from your site's without a plugin, add this line to your theme's functions.php file: remove_action('wp_head', 'wlwmanifest_link'); Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard

Order Allow,Deny Deny from all Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard

You can remove the header link and block access to the file using these common methods: 1. Using a Security Plugin {keyword}/blog/wp-includes/wlwmanifest.xml

Found in the /wp-includes/ directory of any standard WordPress installation.

If you want to prevent bots from even loading the file, you can block it at the server level by adding this to your .htaccess file: To remove the link from your site's without

Plugins like Perfmatters or Solid Security (formerly iThemes) include simple toggles to "Remove wlwmanifest link" or "WordPress Tweaks". 2. Adding a Code Snippet (functions.php)

💡 If you see "wlwmanifest.xml" in your server error logs, it usually means a bot is scanning for WordPress sites. As long as your site is fully updated , these requests are generally harmless. If you'd like to harden your site's security further: Should I help you disable XML-RPC as well? Using a Security Plugin Found in the /wp-includes/

The file path wp-includes/wlwmanifest.xml is a default used to support Windows Live Writer , a discontinued desktop blogging application. While it is generally harmless, many site owners choose to disable it to clean up their site's code or slightly harden security. 🔍 What is wlwmanifest.xml?