REST XML-RPC Data Checker
v1.4.0by Enrico Sorcinelli · updated 4 years ago
REST XML-RPC Data Checker allow to check JSON REST and XML-RPC API requests and grant access permissions.
- Rank
- #7,358
- Down6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 853
- 800+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.1K
- 12,114 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
REST XML-RPC Data Checker at a glance
REST XML-RPC Data Checker is a WordPress plugin by Enrico Sorcinelli with 800+ active installs, the #7,358 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.4.0 came out on Aug 4, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 57 plugins tagged “xmlrpc”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats170 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | REST XML-RPC Data Checker |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 853 · -0.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 853 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 855 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 852 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 859 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 857 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 854 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 854 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 853 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 853 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 857 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 856 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 856 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 856 |
Rank over time
#7,358 · up 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,358 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,352 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,373 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,351 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,323 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,335 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,352 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,352 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,360 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,360 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,337 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,364 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,363 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,362 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.47% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
800+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7363 → #7323
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.494%
- v1.36.4%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.4
- First released
- Nov 11, 2018
- Last updated
- Aug 4, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about REST XML-RPC Data Checker
How many websites use REST XML-RPC Data Checker?
REST XML-RPC Data Checker is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,358 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has REST XML-RPC Data Checker been downloaded?
12,114 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was REST XML-RPC Data Checker last updated?
Version 1.4.0 came out on Aug 4, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is REST XML-RPC Data Checker compatible with the latest WordPress?
REST XML-RPC Data Checker’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 REST XML-RPC Data Checker still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does REST XML-RPC Data Checker have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to REST XML-RPC Data Checker?
The plugins most like REST XML-RPC Data Checker, by the tags they share, are Disable REST API (80K+), Disable WP REST API (30K+) and WordPress REST API (Version 2) (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 853 |
| Reported installs | 800+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 12.1K |
| Author | Enrico Sorcinelli |
| First released | Nov 11, 2018 |
| Version | 1.4.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.4 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 4, 2022 |
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