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Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress

200+ installs · #12,455 most popular

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Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Shares 2 of Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress's 4 tags.
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Disable XML-RPC
200K+ active installs.
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Disable XML-RPC-API
4.2 out of 5 from 43 reviews.
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Simple Disable XML-RPC
Updated on Oct 28, 2026.
  1. Disable XML-RPC Pingback

    by Samuel Aguilera

    Stops abuse of your site's XML-RPC by simply removing some methods used by attackers. While you can use the rest of XML-RPC methods.

    Installs
    60K+
    Rank
    #668
    Rating
    3.9(14)
    Updated
    11 months ago

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  2. Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback

    by cleverplugins

    Prevent pingback, XML-RPC and denial of service DDOS attacks by disabling the XML-RPC pingback functionality.

    Installs
    7K+
    Rank
    #2,542
    Rating
    3.0(6)
    Updated
    3 years ago

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  3. Stop XML-RPC Attacks

    by Pascal CESCATO

    Blocks dangerous XML-RPC methods while preserving Jetpack, WooCommerce, and mobile apps compatibility.

    Installs
    5K+
    Rank
    #2,920
    Rating
    5.0(4)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  4. Remove XML-RPC Methods

    by Walter Ebert

    Remove all WordPress methods from the XML-RPC API to increase security.

    Installs
    1K+
    Rank
    #5,314
    Rating
    5.0(3)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  5. Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable

    by Rob Scott

    This plugin disables the WordPress XMLRPC pingback ping.

    Installs
    700+
    Rank
    #7,824
    Rating
    5.0(4)
    Updated
    8 years ago

    Sharesddosxmlrpc

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  6. Control XML-RPC publishing

    by Mark-k

    Control remote publishing with XML-RPC from the writing settings page.

    Installs
    400+
    Rank
    #9,712
    Rating
    5.0(2)
    Updated
    11 years ago

    Sharesxml-rpcxmlrpc

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  7. Deactivate XML-RPC Service

    by DeveloperWil

    Disables the XMP-RPC API service introduced in WordPress 3.5 and above.

    Installs
    100+
    Rank
    #13,495
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  8. XML-RPC Modernization

    by Max Cutler

    This plugin updates the WordPress XML-RPC API to leverage the latest features of WordPress and move beyond the historical Blogger/metaWeblog/MT APIs.

    Installs
    80+
    Rank
    #17,946
    Rating
    5.0(2)
    Updated
    14 years ago

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  9. Disable XML-RPC

    by Phil Erb

    Disables the XML-RPC API in WordPress 3.5+, which is enabled by default.

    Installs
    200K+
    Rank
    #263
    Rating
    4.1(34)
    Updated
    5 months ago

    Sharesxmlrpc

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  10. Disable XML-RPC-API

    by Amin Nazemi

    A simple and lightweight plugin to disable XML-RPC API, X-Pingback and pingback-ping in WordPress 3.5+ for a faster and more secure website

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #388
    Rating
    4.2(43)
    Updated
    9 months ago

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  11. Simple Disable XML-RPC

    by Delower Hossain

    Safely disable XML-RPC, block attacks with HTTP 403, stop pingback DDoS, and protect your WordPress site with a single click.

    Installs
    1K+
    Rank
    #6,120
    Rating
    5.0(5)
    Updated
    12 days ago

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  12. Rename XMLRPC

    by Jorge Bernal

    Make XML-RPC work if you rename the file. Some hosts block access to xmlrpc.php file making it impossible to use

    Installs
    1K+
    Rank
    #5,986
    Rating
    4.3(12)
    Updated
    5 years ago

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