Disable XML-RPC-API vs Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Disable XML-RPC-API leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #393, ahead of Disable XML-RPC Pingback at #664. Over the last 7 days Disable XML-RPC-API held its place and Disable XML-RPC Pingback climbed 2 places. Disable XML-RPC-API has the largest install base, roughly 1.7× the next: 100K+ active installs against 60K+ for Disable XML-RPC Pingback. Downloads this week: Disable XML-RPC-API 1,407 and Disable XML-RPC Pingback 434. Ratings: Disable XML-RPC-API 4.2★ from 43 and Disable XML-RPC Pingback 3.9★ from 14 reviews.
| Metric | Disable XML-RPC-API | Disable XML-RPC Pingback |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #393 ▬ | #664 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,407 | 434 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (43) | 3.9★ (14) |
| Last updated | Feb 4, 2026 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Current version | 2.1.7 | 1.2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #392 | #660 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2020 | Mar 2014 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Disable XML-RPC-API or Disable XML-RPC Pingback?
By active installs, Disable XML-RPC-API: 100K+ sites run it against 60K+ for Disable XML-RPC Pingback, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Disable XML-RPC-API or Disable XML-RPC Pingback?
Disable XML-RPC-API, at #393 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Disable XML-RPC Pingback at #664. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Disable XML-RPC-API or Disable XML-RPC Pingback alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.