Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Disable XML-RPC-API currently ranks #393 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #392, first reached on Sep 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 189 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 5% versus the month before (180/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.7, shipped on Feb 4, 2026 (254 days ago) — release #23 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #393 |
| 2026-09-30 | #393 |
| 2026-08-31 | #397 |
| 2026-07-31 | #395 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 210 |
| 2026-09-30 | 213 |
| 2026-08-31 | 194 |
| 2026-07-31 | 245 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Amin Nazemi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.7 |
| Versions released | 23 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-04 |
| Added to directory | 2020-10-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
A simple and lightweight plugin to disable XML-RPC API, X-Pingback and pingback-ping in WordPress 3.5+ for a faster and more secure website
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Disable XML-RPC-API?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Disable XML-RPC-API?
As of October 16, 2026, Disable XML-RPC-API ranks #393 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #392.
When was Disable XML-RPC-API last updated?
Disable XML-RPC-API was last updated on February 4, 2026 (version 2.1.7). It has shipped 23 releases in total.
Who makes Disable XML-RPC-API?
Disable XML-RPC-API is developed by Amin Nazemi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2020.
