Disable XML-RPC-API is a free WordPress plugin by Amin Nazemi with 100K+ active installs, ranked #388 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.2/5 from 43 reviews and has been downloaded 836.2K times. The latest version 2.1.7 was released on February 4, 2026.
Highlights
- Ranks in the top 93.5% of all tracked plugins.
- Currently at its all-time best position.
- Last updated 9 months ago.
- Next install milestone: next 200K+.
Trend explorer
Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #388 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #388 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 100K | — |
| October 2026 | 100K | — |
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⌕Details
- Author
- Amin Nazemi
- Version
- 2.1.7
- Last updated
- February 4, 2026
- Added
- October 1, 2020
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Requires PHP
- —
- First tracked
- October 31, 2026
Description
A simple and lightweight plugin to disable XML-RPC API, X-Pingback and pingback-ping in WordPress 3.5+ for a faster and more secure website
FAQ
How many sites use Disable XML-RPC-API?
Disable XML-RPC-API has 100K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Disable XML-RPC-API?
It is currently ranked #388 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #388.
When was Disable XML-RPC-API last updated?
The latest version (2.1.7) was released on February 4, 2026.
Who develops Disable XML-RPC-API?
Disable XML-RPC-API is developed by Amin Nazemi.
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