Active installs
200K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#260
Peak #260
Downloads / day
351
prev 371
Downloads (7d)
2,169
All-time downloads
652.8K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Disable XML-RPC currently ranks #260 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 255 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on May 27, 2026 (73 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
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Details
| Author | Phil Erb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-27 |
| Added to directory | 2012-09-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Disables the XML-RPC API in WordPress 3.5+, which is enabled by default.
Frequently asked questions
Is Disable XML-RPC a free plugin?
Yes — Disable XML-RPC is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Disable XML-RPC?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Disable XML-RPC?
As of August 8, 2026, Disable XML-RPC ranks #260 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Disable XML-RPC last updated?
Disable XML-RPC was last updated on May 27, 2026 (version 1.0.1). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Disable XML-RPC?
Disable XML-RPC is developed by Phil Erb. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2012.
