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Simple Disable XML-RPC

v1.4.1

by Delower Hossain · updated 12 days ago

Safely disable XML-RPC, block attacks with HTTP 403, stop pingback DDoS, and protect your WordPress site with a single click.

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Rank
#6,120
Down30 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,380
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
11.3K
11,321 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
5 reviews
Support resolved
0%
0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +31.3% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~44d

Simple Disable XML-RPC at a glance

Simple Disable XML-RPC is a WordPress plugin by Delower Hossain with 1K+ active installs, the #6,120 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 43 times, 31% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.4.1 came out on Oct 28, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 7 plugins tagged “disable xml-rpc”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2023.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

1.2K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple Disable XML-RPC Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.0200400Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Renamed · New short description · Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateSimple Disable XML-RPC
Nov 4, 202636
Nov 3, 202650
Nov 2, 2026138
Nov 1, 202662
Oct 31, 202663
Oct 30, 202677
Oct 29, 2026155
Oct 28, 2026396
Oct 27, 202610
Oct 26, 202614
Oct 25, 202616
Oct 24, 20269
Oct 23, 202611
Oct 22, 202625
Oct 21, 20268
Oct 20, 202610
Oct 19, 202614
Oct 18, 20267
Oct 17, 20269
Oct 16, 20266
Oct 15, 202611
Oct 14, 202613
Oct 13, 20269
Oct 12, 20266
Oct 11, 20264
Oct 10, 20269

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,375 · +2.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1.3K1.4K1.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Renamed · New short description · Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20261,375
Nov 8, 20261,388
Nov 7, 20261,388
Nov 5, 20261,394
Nov 4, 20261,390
Nov 3, 20261,392
Nov 2, 20261,372
Nov 1, 20261,362
Oct 31, 20261,352
Oct 30, 20261,373
Oct 29, 20261,353
Oct 28, 20261,339
Oct 27, 20261,346

Rank over time

#6,120 · up 124 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#6.1K#6.2K#6.2K#6.3KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Renamed · New short description · Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#6,120
Nov 8, 2026#6,090
Nov 7, 2026#6,093
Nov 6, 2026#6,104
Nov 5, 2026#6,121
Nov 4, 2026#6,156
Nov 3, 2026#6,164
Nov 2, 2026#6,183
Nov 1, 2026#6,198
Oct 31, 2026#6,222
Oct 30, 2026#6,258
Oct 29, 2026#6,245
Oct 28, 2026#6,251
Oct 27, 2026#6,244

Growth %

Average +0.16% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.94%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-0.21%
Nov 5, 2026+0.29%
Nov 4, 2026-0.14%
Nov 3, 2026+1.46%
Nov 2, 2026+0.73%
Nov 1, 2026+0.74%
Oct 31, 2026-1.53%
Oct 30, 2026+1.48%
Oct 29, 2026+1.05%
Oct 28, 2026-0.52%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Renamed · New short description · Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #6251 → #6121
    • Renamed Simple Disable XML-RPC | Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks → Simple Disable XML-RPC
    • New short description

      Safely disable XML-RPC, block attacks with HTTP 403, stop pingback DDoS, and protect your WordPress site with a single click.

      Before

      Simply disable XML-RPC on your WordPress site with a simple toggle switch. Protect your site from XML-RPC attacks and improve security.

    • Tested up to 6.8.11 → 7.1.4
    • Released 1.4.1 (was 1.4.0)

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.487%
  • v1.313%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.4.1
Requires WordPress
6.1
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Dec 12, 2023
Last updated
Oct 28, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simple Disable XML-RPC

How many websites use Simple Disable XML-RPC?

Simple Disable XML-RPC 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 #6,120 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple Disable XML-RPC been downloaded?

11,321 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 43 times. See download stats

When was Simple Disable XML-RPC last updated?

Version 1.4.1 came out on Oct 28, 2026 (1 week ago). See every release

Is Simple Disable XML-RPC compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Does Simple Disable XML-RPC have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Simple Disable XML-RPC. See its security record

Is Simple Disable XML-RPC still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.

What rating does Simple Disable XML-RPC have?

5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Simple Disable XML-RPC?

The plugins most like Simple Disable XML-RPC, by the tags they share, are Disable XML-RPC-API (100K+), Disable XML-RPC (200K+) and WP All Import (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

5 reviews

  • 5 stars: 5 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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Simple Disable XML-RPC
Estimated installs≈ 1,380
Reported installs1K+
Rating5.0
Reviews5
Total downloads11.3K
AuthorDelower Hossain
First releasedDec 12, 2023
Version1.4.1
Requires WP6.1
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedOct 28, 2026

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