Rename XMLRPC
v1.1by Jorge Bernal · updated 5 years ago
Make XML-RPC work if you rename the file. Some hosts block access to xmlrpc.php file making it impossible to use
- Rank
- #5,986
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,410
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 30.6K
- 30,637 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 12 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Rename XMLRPC at a glance
Rename XMLRPC is a WordPress plugin by Jorge Bernal with 1K+ active installs, the #5,986 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Apr 26, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.7.21. Among the 57 plugins tagged “xmlrpc”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats233 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Rename XMLRPC |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,410 · -1.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,410 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,412 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,411 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,416 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,417 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,415 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,414 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,414 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,414 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,420 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,415 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,423 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,424 |
Rank over time
#5,986 · down 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #5,986 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,987 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,986 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,982 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,969 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,978 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,971 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,973 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,970 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,979 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,970 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,984 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,983 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,980 |
Growth %
Average -0.08% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.56% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.07% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5983 → #5969
- Tested up to 5.7.20 → 5.7.21
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 5.7.21
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 15, 2011
- Last updated
- Apr 26, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Rename XMLRPC
How many websites use Rename XMLRPC?
Rename XMLRPC is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,986 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Rename XMLRPC been downloaded?
30,637 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was Rename XMLRPC last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Apr 26, 2021 (5 years ago). See every release
Is Rename XMLRPC compatible with the latest WordPress?
Rename XMLRPC’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.7.21, 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.
Does Rename XMLRPC have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Rename XMLRPC. See its security record
Is Rename XMLRPC still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Rename XMLRPC have?
4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 75% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Rename XMLRPC?
The plugins most like Rename XMLRPC, by the tags they share, are Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable (700+), XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital (50+) and BuddyPress XMLRPC (10+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
12 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 17%
- Positive
- 83%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 17%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,410 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 12 |
| Total downloads | 30.6K |
| Author | Jorge Bernal |
| First released | Sep 15, 2011 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 26, 2021 |
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