WordPress plugin comparison
Skyword XMLRPC publishing vs Skyword Publishing API
At a glance
- Skyword Publishing API has more active installs: 500+, against 40+ for Skyword XMLRPC publishing.
- On a typical day, Skyword Publishing API is downloaded about 28 times, Skyword XMLRPC publishing about 3.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Skyword Publishing API was updated more recently: Apr 8, 2025, against Jan 21, 2025 for Skyword XMLRPC publishing.
- Skyword Publishing API is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 6.7.11 for Skyword XMLRPC publishing.
- Skyword XMLRPC publishing has been around longer: since 2012, against 2019 for Skyword Publishing API.
Line by line
Skyword Publishing API leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Skyword XMLRPC publishing |  Skyword Publishing API |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #22,520 | #8,810 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 79 | 547 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.7.11 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.08 | ×0.20 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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