Disable XML-RPC & Unset X-Pingback
v1.0by Swellfire · updated 12 years ago
This plugin disables XML-RPC API in WordPress 3.5+, which is enabled by default.
- Rank
- #21,677
- Down115 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 46
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,825 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disable XML-RPC & Unset X-Pingback at a glance
Disable XML-RPC & Unset X-Pingback is a WordPress plugin by Swellfire with 40+ active installs, the #21,677 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Aug 18, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 57 plugins tagged “xmlrpc”, it ranks #23. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats48 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disable XML-RPC & Unset X-Pingback |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 46 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 46 |
Rank over time
#21,677 · down 196 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #21,677 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,562 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,526 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,482 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,410 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,505 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,506 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,455 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,482 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,443 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,482 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,487 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,452 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,385 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,481 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +2.17% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 22, 2014
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disable XML-RPC & Unset X-Pingback
How many websites use Disable XML-RPC & Unset X-Pingback?
Disable XML-RPC & Unset X-Pingback is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,677 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disable XML-RPC & Unset X-Pingback been downloaded?
2,825 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Disable XML-RPC & Unset X-Pingback last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Aug 18, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Disable XML-RPC & Unset X-Pingback compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disable XML-RPC & Unset X-Pingback’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 & Unset X-Pingback 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 & Unset X-Pingback have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Disable XML-RPC & Unset X-Pingback?
The plugins most like Disable XML-RPC & Unset X-Pingback, 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 | ≈ 46 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | Swellfire |
| First released | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2014 |
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