Remove XML-RPC Pingback
v1.0.0by Hybrid Webs · updated 6 years ago
Disable Pingback method from XML-RPC by simply removing it. This plugin is working with WordPress 4.4
- Rank
- #49,109
- Up6,510 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 7
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.4K
- 1,404 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Remove XML-RPC Pingback at a glance
Remove XML-RPC Pingback is a WordPress plugin by Hybrid Webs with fewer than 10 active installs, the #49,109 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 1.0.0 came out on Dec 27, 2019, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.3.27. Among the 5 plugins tagged “rpc”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Remove XML-RPC Pingback |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 7 · +16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
Rank over time
#49,109 · up 6,858 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #49,109 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #55,619 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #70,903 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #70,766 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #73,357 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #68,863 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #58,664 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #55,967 |
Growth %
Average +1.55% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +200.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -40.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 5.3.26 → 5.3.27
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.8
- Tested up to
- 5.3.27
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Dec 19, 2019
- Last updated
- Dec 27, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Remove XML-RPC Pingback
How many websites use Remove XML-RPC Pingback?
Remove XML-RPC Pingback is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #49,109 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Remove XML-RPC Pingback been downloaded?
1,404 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Remove XML-RPC Pingback last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Dec 27, 2019 (6 years ago).
Is Remove XML-RPC Pingback compatible with the latest WordPress?
Remove XML-RPC Pingback’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.3.27, 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 Remove XML-RPC Pingback still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Remove XML-RPC Pingback have?
No one has reviewed Remove XML-RPC Pingback on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Remove XML-RPC Pingback?
The plugins most like Remove XML-RPC Pingback, by the tags they share, are Disable XML-RPC Pingback (60K+), Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback (7K+) and Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress (200+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 7 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.4K |
| Author | Hybrid Webs |
| First released | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.8 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Dec 27, 2019 |
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