Remove RSD Link Without Plugin to clean up your WordPress header and remove the outdated EditURI tag. Here’s how to do it with a quick tweak.
Step 1: Add the RSD Link Removal Code
Add this to your child theme’s functions.php:
// Remove RSD link from head
remove_action(‘wp_head’, ‘rsd_link’);
How It Works
This action removes the default RSD (Really Simple Discovery) meta tag that WordPress includes for remote publishing tools like XML-RPC.
Why Remove RSD Link Without Plugin?
If you have disabled XML-RPC, you no longer need the RSD link. Removing it keeps your site header clean and your HTML source lean.
Common Mistake
If you still use XML-RPC for remote posting or external apps, don’t remove the RSD link.
Pro Tip
Add this tweak to your child theme’s functions.php so it stays active after theme updates.
Related Snippet
If you liked this, check out my guide on disabling the shortlink header without a plugin in WordPress.