XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital
v2.0by aodigitalau · updated 1 year ago
XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital is an advanced security plugin for WordPress. It blocks access to xmlrpc.php for all requests except those explicitly al …
- Rank
- #20,136
- Down12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 57
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,541 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital at a glance
XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital is a WordPress plugin by aodigitalau with 50+ active installs, the #20,136 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.0 came out on Dec 10, 2024, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. Among the 60 plugins tagged “Mobile App”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats83 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 57 · -1.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 58 |
Rank over time
#20,136 · down 32 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,136 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,124 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,083 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,178 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,089 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,119 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,104 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,096 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,056 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,069 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,123 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,088 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,104 |
Growth %
Average -0.14% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.89% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.75% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | -1.72% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #20088 → #20178
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- Jan 12, 2024
- Last updated
- Dec 10, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital
How many websites use XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital?
XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,136 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital been downloaded?
2,541 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Dec 10, 2024 (1 year ago).
Is XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital compatible with the latest WordPress?
XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital?
The plugins most like XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Jetpack (3M+) and Really Simple Security (3M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 57 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | aodigitalau |
| First released | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Dec 10, 2024 |
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