Authentication and xmlrpc log writer
v1.2.2by Federico Rota · updated 10 years ago
Log of failed access, pingbacks, user enumeration, disable xmlrpc authenticated methods, kill xmlrpc request on authentication error.
- Rank
- #19,438
- Up93 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 65
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.1K
- 5,113 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Authentication and xmlrpc log writer at a glance
Authentication and xmlrpc log writer is a WordPress plugin by Federico Rota with 60+ active installs, the #19,438 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2.2 came out on Nov 18, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 10 plugins tagged “fail2ban”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats106 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Authentication and xmlrpc log writer |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 65 · +1.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 64 |
Rank over time
#19,438 · up 67 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #19,438 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,531 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,527 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,484 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,374 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,541 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,532 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,440 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,441 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,260 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,462 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,505 |
Growth %
Average +0.13% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +1.56% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.77% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.56% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.54% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.51% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.56% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #19505 → #19374Downloads +66.7%
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.1
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 17, 2015
- Last updated
- Nov 18, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Authentication and xmlrpc log writer
How many websites use Authentication and xmlrpc log writer?
Authentication and xmlrpc log writer is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,438 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Authentication and xmlrpc log writer been downloaded?
5,113 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Authentication and xmlrpc log writer last updated?
Version 1.2.2 came out on Nov 18, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is Authentication and xmlrpc log writer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Authentication and xmlrpc log writer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Authentication and xmlrpc log writer still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Authentication and xmlrpc log writer have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Authentication and xmlrpc log writer?
The plugins most like Authentication and xmlrpc log writer, by the tags they share, are Limit Login Attempts Security (1M+), WPBruiser Security (10K+) and Wordfence Security (5M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 65 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 5.1K |
| Author | Federico Rota |
| First released | Dec 17, 2015 |
| Version | 1.2.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 18, 2016 |
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