Disable XML RPC Fully
v1.0.0by Jonny Harris · updated 12 years ago
Simple plugin that disables XML-RPC.
- Rank
- #15,530
- Down24 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 132
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.8K
- 6,756 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disable XML RPC Fully at a glance
Disable XML RPC Fully is a WordPress plugin by Jonny Harris with 100+ active installs, the #15,530 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 23, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 57 plugins tagged “xmlrpc”, it ranks #15. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats182 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disable XML RPC Fully |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 132 · -0.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 133 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 134 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 134 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 135 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 135 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 134 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 133 |
Rank over time
#15,530 · down 101 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #15,530 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,506 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,473 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,347 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,369 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,330 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,401 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,393 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,410 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,442 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,318 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,393 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,459 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,429 |
Growth %
Average -0.06% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.75% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.74% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.75% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.74% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.73% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.49% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.75% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.1
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 23, 2014
- Last updated
- Feb 23, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disable XML RPC Fully
How many websites use Disable XML RPC Fully?
Disable XML RPC Fully is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,530 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disable XML RPC Fully been downloaded?
6,756 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Disable XML RPC Fully last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 23, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Disable XML RPC Fully compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disable XML RPC Fully’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 Disable XML RPC Fully still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disable XML RPC Fully have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Disable XML RPC Fully?
The plugins most like Disable XML RPC Fully, by the tags they share, are Disable XML-RPC (200K+), Disable XML-RPC-API (100K+) and Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback (7K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 132 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 6.8K |
| Author | Jonny Harris |
| First released | Feb 23, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 23, 2014 |
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