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Disable XML-RPC-API

by Amin Nazemi

4.2★ (43 ratings)  ·  Current rank #395

Active installs
100K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#395
Peak #395
Downloads / day
200
prev 195
Downloads (7d)
1,345
All-time downloads
819.1K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Disable XML-RPC-API currently ranks #395 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • It is averaging 198 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
  • The latest release, v2.1.7, shipped on Feb 4, 2026 (185 days ago) — release #23 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.

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Details

AuthorAmin Nazemi
Current version2.1.7
Versions released23
Last updated2026-02-04
Added to directory2020-10-01
Requires WordPress5.0+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
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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

Is Disable XML-RPC-API a free plugin?

Yes — Disable XML-RPC-API is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Disable XML-RPC-API?

WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.

How popular is Disable XML-RPC-API?

As of August 8, 2026, Disable XML-RPC-API ranks #395 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.

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.