Disable XML-RPC Pingback vs No Self Ping
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 Pingback leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #665, ahead of No Self Ping at #1,613. Over the last 7 days Disable XML-RPC Pingback climbed 1 place and No Self Ping held its place. Disable XML-RPC Pingback has the largest install base, roughly 6× the next: 60K+ active installs against 10K+ for No Self Ping. Downloads this week: Disable XML-RPC Pingback 421 and No Self Ping 300. Ratings: Disable XML-RPC Pingback 3.9★ from 14 and No Self Ping 4.5★ from 14 reviews.
| Metric | Disable XML-RPC Pingback | No Self Ping |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #665 ▲ 1 | #1,613 ▬ |
| Active installs | 60K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 421 | 300 |
| Rating | 3.9★ (14) | 4.5★ (14) |
| Last updated | Nov 24, 2025 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.2 | 1.2.1 |
| Best rank on record | #660 | #1,607 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2014 | Oct 2006 |
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 Pingback or No Self Ping?
By active installs, Disable XML-RPC Pingback: 60K+ sites run it against 10K+ for No Self Ping, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Disable XML-RPC Pingback or No Self Ping?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback, at #665 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with No Self Ping at #1,613. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Disable XML-RPC Pingback or No Self Ping 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.