Simple XML-RPC Disabler
v1.1.0by Vikash Chand · updated 5 years ago
This plugin completely disables the XML-RPC API which can be abused by hackers on a WordPress site, providing an easy and simple way to disable/enable …
- Rank
- #28,973
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,833 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple XML-RPC Disabler at a glance
Simple XML-RPC Disabler is a WordPress plugin by Vikash Chand with 10+ active installs, the #28,973 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.0 came out on May 15, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.7.21. Among the 5 plugins tagged “rpc”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats29 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple XML-RPC Disabler |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#28,973 · down 25 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #28,973 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,022 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #29,188 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #28,856 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #28,603 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,638 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,629 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #28,351 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #28,219 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,439 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,948 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -9.52% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +5.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +17.65% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| 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.org- Installs 10+ → 20+
- 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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 5.7.21
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- May 13, 2020
- Last updated
- May 15, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple XML-RPC Disabler
How many websites use Simple XML-RPC Disabler?
Simple XML-RPC Disabler 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 #28,973 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple XML-RPC Disabler been downloaded?
1,833 times in total since 2020. See download stats
When was Simple XML-RPC Disabler last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on May 15, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is Simple XML-RPC Disabler compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple XML-RPC Disabler’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.
Is Simple XML-RPC Disabler 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 Simple XML-RPC Disabler have?
No one has reviewed Simple XML-RPC Disabler on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Simple XML-RPC Disabler?
The plugins most like Simple XML-RPC Disabler, by the tags they share, are Disable XML-RPC Pingback (60K+), Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress (200+) and Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback (7K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | Vikash Chand |
| First released | May 13, 2020 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | May 15, 2021 |
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