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

It is a manifest file that allows Windows Live Writer (and its open-source successor, Open Live Writer) to automatically discover how to communicate with your WordPress site. {keyword}/blog/wp-includes/wlwmanifest.xml

While not a direct vulnerability, removing it is considered a for the following reasons: {keyword}/blog/wp-includes/wlwmanifest.xml

💡 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? {keyword}/blog/wp-includes/wlwmanifest.xml

Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RDN

Gavin Van De Walle holds a master's degree in human nutrition and food science. He is also a registered dietitian nutritionist who aims to make food safety intuitive and accessible for everyone.