Disable XMLRPC Methods
v1.0by Leon · updated 15 years ago
this plugin allows you to only enable/disable the specific XML-RPC methods you need.
- Rank
- #47,096
- Up152 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.6K
- 2,624 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disable XMLRPC Methods at a glance
Disable XMLRPC Methods is a WordPress plugin by Leon with 10+ active installs, the #47,096 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Mar 30, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 170 plugins tagged “disable”, it ranks #130. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats28 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disable XMLRPC Methods |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#47,096 · down 1,177 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #47,096 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,248 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #37,893 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #47,870 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,083 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,021 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #46,791 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,341 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,499 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,919 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.54% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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
- –
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 30, 2011
- Last updated
- Mar 30, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disable XMLRPC Methods
How many websites use Disable XMLRPC Methods?
Disable XMLRPC Methods is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #47,096 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disable XMLRPC Methods been downloaded?
2,624 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Disable XMLRPC Methods last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Mar 30, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Disable XMLRPC Methods compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disable XMLRPC Methods’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 XMLRPC Methods still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disable XMLRPC Methods have?
No one has reviewed Disable XMLRPC Methods on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Disable XMLRPC Methods?
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.6K |
| Author | Leon |
| First released | Mar 30, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 30, 2011 |
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