Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress
v1.0by tildemark · updated 11 years ago
This plugin will completely disable or deactivates XML-RPC on your WordPress installation. This will prevent any brute force attacks to your website u …
- Rank
- #12,476
- Down15 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 228
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.3K
- 5,321 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress at a glance
Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress is a WordPress plugin by tildemark with 200+ active installs, the #12,476 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on May 13, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 16 plugins tagged “ddos”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats86 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 228 · -3.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 228 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 228 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 228 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 228 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 229 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 230 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 229 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 236 |
Rank over time
#12,476 · down 38 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,476 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,461 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,465 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,449 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,450 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,460 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,467 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,457 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,443 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,410 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,480 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,453 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,438 |
Growth %
Average -0.29% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.88% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.97% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 13, 2015
- Last updated
- May 13, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress
How many websites use Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress?
Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,476 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress been downloaded?
5,321 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on May 13, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress have?
No one has reviewed Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress?
The plugins most like Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress, by the tags they share, are Disable XML-RPC Pingback (60K+), Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback (7K+) and Stop XML-RPC Attacks (6K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 228 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.3K |
| Author | tildemark |
| First released | May 13, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 13, 2015 |
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