{keyword}/blog/wp-includes/wlwmanifest.xml Apr 2026

The Windows Live Writer application was officially discontinued by Microsoft in 2017, making this file legacy code for most modern websites. 🛡️ Why Disable It?

Found in the /wp-includes/ directory of any standard WordPress installation. {keyword}/blog/wp-includes/wlwmanifest.xml

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

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

Removing unused legacy code follows the principle of least exposure.

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