Disable WLW Manifest Link Without Plugin to remove the old Windows Live Writer meta tag from your WordPress header. Here’s how to do it with a quick tweak.
Step 1: Add the WLW Manifest Link Disable Code
Add this to your child theme’s functions.php:
// Remove WLW manifest link from head
remove_action(‘wp_head’, ‘wlwmanifest_link’);
How It Works
This action removes the wlwmanifest.xml link tag that WordPress adds to the <head> for Windows Live Writer support.
Why Disable WLW Manifest Link Without Plugin?
If you don’t use Windows Live Writer or XML-RPC, the wlwmanifest tag is unnecessary bloat. Removing it keeps your header clean and your site lighter.
Common Mistake
If you still use Windows Live Writer for remote publishing, you should keep this link active. Otherwise, it’s safe to remove.
Pro Tip
Add this tweak to your child theme’s functions.php to make sure it stays active after theme updates.
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