Control XML-RPC publishing
v1.0by Mark-k · updated 11 years ago
Control remote publishing with XML-RPC from the writing settings page.
- Rank
- #9,712
- Up11 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 430
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 21.7K
- 21,712 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Control XML-RPC publishing at a glance
Control XML-RPC publishing is a WordPress plugin by Mark-k with 400+ active installs, the #9,712 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Dec 4, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 44 plugins tagged “xml-rpc”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats107 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Control XML-RPC publishing |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 430 · -1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 430 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 430 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 430 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 432 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 432 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 434 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 432 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 433 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 434 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 434 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 436 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 436 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 436 |
Rank over time
#9,712 · down 64 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #9,712 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,723 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,705 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,683 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,678 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,677 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,665 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,682 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,668 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,661 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,661 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,644 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,652 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,648 |
Growth %
Average -0.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 17, 2012
- Last updated
- Dec 4, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Control XML-RPC publishing
How many websites use Control XML-RPC publishing?
Control XML-RPC publishing is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,712 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Control XML-RPC publishing been downloaded?
21,712 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Control XML-RPC publishing last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Dec 4, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is Control XML-RPC publishing compatible with the latest WordPress?
Control XML-RPC publishing’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Control XML-RPC publishing still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Control XML-RPC publishing have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Control XML-RPC publishing?
The plugins most like Control XML-RPC publishing, by the tags they share, are Disable XML-RPC (200K+), Disable XML-RPC-API (100K+) and Disable XML-RPC Pingback (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 430 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 21.7K |
| Author | Mark-k |
| First released | Dec 17, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 4, 2015 |
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