Disable XML-RPC vs Syndication
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 leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #261, ahead of Syndication at #17,675. Over the last 7 days Disable XML-RPC climbed 1 place and Syndication climbed 29 places. Disable XML-RPC has the largest install base, roughly 2500× the next: 200K+ active installs against 80+ for Syndication. Downloads this week: Disable XML-RPC 1,285 and Syndication 50. Ratings: Disable XML-RPC 4.1★ from 34 and Syndication 4.3★ from 4 reviews.
| Metric | Disable XML-RPC | Syndication |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #261 ▲ 1 | #17,675 ▲ 29 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,285 | 50 |
| Rating | 4.1★ (34) | 4.3★ (4) |
| Last updated | May 27, 2026 | Sep 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 2.2.1 |
| Best rank on record | #259 | #17,655 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2012 | Jul 2012 |
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 or Syndication?
By active installs, Disable XML-RPC: 200K+ sites run it against 80+ for Syndication, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Disable XML-RPC or Syndication?
Disable XML-RPC, at #261 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Syndication at #17,675. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Disable XML-RPC or Syndication 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.