Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable
v1.0.1by Rob Scott · updated 8 years ago
This plugin disables the WordPress XMLRPC pingback ping.
- Rank
- #7,824
- Down5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 741
- 700+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.9K
- 10,901 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable at a glance
Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable is a WordPress plugin by Rob Scott with 700+ active installs, the #7,824 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Jan 2, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 31 plugins tagged “ping”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats159 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 741 · -0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 741 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 742 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 742 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 742 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 742 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 742 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 743 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 743 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 741 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 743 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 743 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 745 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 746 |
Rank over time
#7,824 · down 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,824 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,819 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,824 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,815 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,820 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,822 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,826 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,817 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,816 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,832 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,827 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,832 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,826 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,820 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.13% |
Active installs band
700+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 700+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7826 → #7820
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.2
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 16, 2015
- Last updated
- Jan 2, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable
How many websites use Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable?
Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable is active on 700+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,824 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable been downloaded?
10,901 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Jan 2, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable compatible with the latest WordPress?
Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable?
The plugins most like Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable, by the tags they share, are Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback (7K+), Disable XML-RPC-API (100K+) and Disable XML-RPC Pingback (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 741 |
| Reported installs | 700+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 10.9K |
| Author | Rob Scott |
| First released | May 16, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 2, 2018 |
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