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
| 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 | 2026-08-06 |
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.
