Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Disable XML-RPC Pingback currently ranks #665 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #660, first reached on Sep 17, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 60K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 70 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 27% versus the month before (55/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.2, shipped on Nov 24, 2025 (326 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #665 |
| 2026-09-30 | #662 |
| 2026-08-31 | #666 |
| 2026-07-31 | #672 |
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 | 60,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 60,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 60,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 60,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 91 |
| 2026-09-30 | 90 |
| 2026-08-31 | 83 |
| 2026-07-31 | 54 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Samuel Aguilera |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.2 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-24 |
| Added to directory | 2014-03-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Stops abuse of your site's XML-RPC by simply removing some methods used by attackers. While you can use the rest of XML-RPC methods.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Disable XML-RPC Pingback?
WordPress.org reports 60K+ active installs.
How popular is Disable XML-RPC Pingback?
As of October 16, 2026, Disable XML-RPC Pingback ranks #665 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #660.
When was Disable XML-RPC Pingback last updated?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback was last updated on November 24, 2025 (version 1.2.2). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Disable XML-RPC Pingback?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback is developed by Samuel Aguilera. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2014.
