Multisite XML-RPC
v1.0by renanivo · updated 16 years ago
Adds some Multisite-specific functions to WordPress' XML-RPC interface.
- Rank
- #43,056
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.9K
- 3,917 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Multisite XML-RPC at a glance
Multisite XML-RPC is a WordPress plugin by renanivo with 10+ active installs, the #43,056 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 Oct 12, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 57 plugins tagged “xmlrpc”, it ranks #42. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats30 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Multisite XML-RPC |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#43,056 · up 103 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #43,056 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,372 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,667 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #38,590 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,436 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,436 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #44,094 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #40,660 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #40,149 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #43,159 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +7.69% |
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
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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 13, 2010
- Last updated
- Oct 12, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Multisite XML-RPC
How many websites use Multisite XML-RPC?
Multisite XML-RPC 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 #43,056 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Multisite XML-RPC been downloaded?
3,917 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Multisite XML-RPC last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Oct 12, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Multisite XML-RPC compatible with the latest WordPress?
Multisite XML-RPC’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 Multisite XML-RPC still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Multisite XML-RPC have?
No one has reviewed Multisite XML-RPC on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Multisite XML-RPC?
The plugins most like Multisite XML-RPC, 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
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.9K |
| Author | renanivo |
| First released | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2010 |
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