Extended API over XMLRPC
v0.9.9by realflash · updated 9 years ago
A WordPress plugin that allows access to the whole WP API via XML-RPC.
- Rank
- #46,007
- Down372 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.9K
- 1,924 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Extended API over XMLRPC at a glance
Extended API over XMLRPC is a WordPress plugin by realflash with 10+ active installs, the #46,007 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 0.9.9 came out on Jan 13, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 44 plugins tagged “xml-rpc”, it ranks #30. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Extended API over XMLRPC |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#46,007 · down 6,230 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #46,007 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,635 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,549 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #38,781 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,922 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #40,931 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #40,799 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,488 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #39,777 |
Growth %
Average -1.39% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.14% |
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.
- v0.9100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.9.9
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 7, 2016
- Last updated
- Jan 13, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Extended API over XMLRPC
How many websites use Extended API over XMLRPC?
Extended API over XMLRPC 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 #46,007 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Extended API over XMLRPC been downloaded?
1,924 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Extended API over XMLRPC last updated?
Version 0.9.9 came out on Jan 13, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Extended API over XMLRPC compatible with the latest WordPress?
Extended API over XMLRPC’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 Extended API over XMLRPC still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Extended API over XMLRPC have?
No one has reviewed Extended API over XMLRPC on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Extended API over XMLRPC?
The plugins most like Extended API over XMLRPC, by the tags they share, are WP Consent API (300K+), Disable REST API (80K+) and Disable XML-RPC Pingback (60K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.9K |
| Author | realflash |
| First released | Jul 7, 2016 |
| Version | 0.9.9 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 13, 2017 |
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