Disabling Directory Listing
By leveraging a rewrite directive, this feature prevents unauthorized users from browsing server directories, ensuring sensitive files remain inaccessible.
Once enabled, the plugin injects the directive into your .htaccess / configuration file ( depending on server type ), blocking directory index views without manual edits. This simple addition fortifies your website by eliminating potential exposure of directory contents, reducing vulnerabilities. Protect assets and maintain a professional appearance by completely hiding file listings.
Benefits:
- Enhances security by hiding the directory structure
- Protects sensitive files and assets
Disabling Author Archive
The Disabling Author Archive option removes WordPress’s default author archive URLs (e.g., ?author=ID) to prevent enumeration of valid usernames. When enabled, WP Hide intercepts requests to author query strings and returns a 404 error, effectively hiding author archives that are not essential for most sites.
Benefits:
- Mitigates user enumeration attacks by disabling ?author={int} URLs
- Enhances site security and privacy
- Simplifies administration by removing unnecessary archive pages
