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Disable XML-RPC & Unset X-Pingback

40+ installs · #21,677 most popular

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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

    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

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  2. 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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  3. 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
    #2,543
    Rating
    3.0(6)
    Updated
    3 years ago

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  4. Stop XML-RPC Attacks

    by Pascal CESCATO

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

    Installs
    5K+
    Rank
    #2,921
    Rating
    5.0(4)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  5. 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
    #6,104
    Rating
    5.0(5)
    Updated
    13 days ago

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  6. 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
    #5,991
    Rating
    4.3(12)
    Updated
    5 years ago

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  7. Remove XML-RPC Methods

    by Walter Ebert

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

    Installs
    1K+
    Rank
    #5,324
    Rating
    5.0(3)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  8. REST XML-RPC Data Checker

    by Enrico Sorcinelli

    REST XML-RPC Data Checker allow to check JSON REST and XML-RPC API requests and grant access permissions.

    Installs
    800+
    Rank
    #7,372
    Rating
    5.0(3)
    Updated
    4 years ago

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  9. Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable

    by Rob Scott

    This plugin disables the WordPress XMLRPC pingback ping.

    Installs
    700+
    Rank
    #7,823
    Rating
    5.0(4)
    Updated
    8 years ago

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  10. Control XML-RPC publishing

    by Mark-k

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

    Installs
    400+
    Rank
    #9,698
    Rating
    5.0(2)
    Updated
    11 years ago

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  11. Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress

    by tildemark

    This plugin will completely disable or deactivates XML-RPC on your WordPress installation. This will prevent any brute force attacks to your website u …

    Installs
    200+
    Rank
    #12,459
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    11 years ago

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  12. Disable Pingbacks

    by Glen Scott

    This plugin disables the Pingback functionality in your blog.

    Installs
    100+
    Rank
    #15,530
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    9 years ago

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