XML-RPC Modernization
v0.9by Max Cutler · updated 14 years ago
This plugin updates the WordPress XML-RPC API to leverage the latest features of WordPress and move beyond the historical Blogger/metaWeblog/MT APIs.
- Rank
- #17,946
- Up28 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 83
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.2K
- 7,167 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
XML-RPC Modernization at a glance
XML-RPC Modernization is a WordPress plugin by Max Cutler with 80+ active installs, the #17,946 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.9 came out on Dec 3, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 44 plugins tagged “xml-rpc”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats57 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | XML-RPC Modernization |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 83 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 83 |
Rank over time
#17,946 · down 20 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,946 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,974 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,929 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,930 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,947 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,944 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,968 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,947 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,937 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,906 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,922 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,942 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,922 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,926 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +1.22% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.21% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.22% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.21% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.9100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.9
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 21, 2012
- Last updated
- Dec 3, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about XML-RPC Modernization
How many websites use XML-RPC Modernization?
XML-RPC Modernization is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,946 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has XML-RPC Modernization been downloaded?
7,167 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was XML-RPC Modernization last updated?
Version 0.9 came out on Dec 3, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is XML-RPC Modernization compatible with the latest WordPress?
XML-RPC Modernization’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 XML-RPC Modernization still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does XML-RPC Modernization have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to XML-RPC Modernization?
The plugins most like XML-RPC Modernization, by the tags they share, are Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback (7K+), Remove XML-RPC Methods (1K+) and REST XML-RPC Data Checker (800+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 83 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 7.2K |
| Author | Max Cutler |
| First released | Jan 21, 2012 |
| Version | 0.9 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 3, 2012 |
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