Remove XML-RPC Methods
v1.4.2by Walter Ebert · updated 2 months ago
Remove all WordPress methods from the XML-RPC API to increase security.
- Rank
- #5,314
- Up12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,620
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.4K
- 15,374 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Remove XML-RPC Methods at a glance
Remove XML-RPC Methods is a WordPress plugin by Walter Ebert with 1K+ active installs, the #5,314 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times, 35% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.4.2 came out on Aug 18, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 44 plugins tagged “xml-rpc”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats440 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Remove XML-RPC Methods |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 16 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,617 · -0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,617 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,615 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,614 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,617 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,617 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,617 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,616 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,616 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,614 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,618 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,614 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,613 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,626 |
Rank over time
#5,314 · up 21 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #5,314 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,326 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,327 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,320 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,322 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,327 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,322 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,321 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,321 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,320 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,315 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,334 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,340 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,335 |
Growth %
Average -0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.80% |
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 #5340 → #5322
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.4.0
- First released
- Feb 10, 2020
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Remove XML-RPC Methods
How many websites use Remove XML-RPC Methods?
Remove XML-RPC Methods 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 #5,314 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Remove XML-RPC Methods been downloaded?
15,374 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times. See download stats
When was Remove XML-RPC Methods last updated?
Version 1.4.2 came out on Aug 18, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release
Is Remove XML-RPC Methods compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Remove XML-RPC Methods have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Remove XML-RPC Methods. See its security record
Is Remove XML-RPC Methods still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Remove XML-RPC Methods have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Remove XML-RPC Methods?
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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 | ≈ 1,620 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 15.4K |
| Author | Walter Ebert |
| First released | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Version | 1.4.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.4.0 |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2026 |
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