WordPress plugin comparison
Control XML-RPC publishing vs Disable XML-RPC
At a glance
- Disable XML-RPC has more active installs: 200K+, against 400+ for Control XML-RPC publishing.
- On a typical day, Disable XML-RPC is downloaded about 240 times, Control XML-RPC publishing about 4.
- Control XML-RPC publishing is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.1 from 34 reviews.
- Disable XML-RPC was updated more recently: May 27, 2026, against Dec 4, 2015 for Control XML-RPC publishing.
- Disable XML-RPC is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 4.4.34 for Control XML-RPC publishing.
Line by line
Disable XML-RPC leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Control XML-RPC publishing |  Disable XML-RPC |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,698 | #263 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 101 | 5.8K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.1(34) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.4.34 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 11 years ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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