Active installs
1K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#5916
Peak #5916
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
30K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Rename XMLRPC currently ranks #5916 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.1, shipped on Apr 26, 2021 (1,929 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | Jorge Bernal |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2021-04-26 |
| Added to directory | 2011-09-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Make XML-RPC work if you rename the file. Some hosts block access to xmlrpc.php file making it impossible to use
Frequently asked questions
Is Rename XMLRPC a free plugin?
Yes — Rename XMLRPC is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Rename XMLRPC?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Rename XMLRPC?
As of August 7, 2026, Rename XMLRPC ranks #5916 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Rename XMLRPC last updated?
Rename XMLRPC was last updated on April 26, 2021 (version 1.1). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Rename XMLRPC?
Rename XMLRPC is developed by Jorge Bernal. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2011.
