Disable XML-RPC is a free WordPress plugin by Phil Erb with 200K+ active installs, ranked #263 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.1/5 from 34 reviews and has been downloaded 672.8K times. The latest version 1.0.1 was released on May 27, 2026.
200K+Active installs0.08% of tracked installs
#263RankPeak #262
443Downloads / dayprev 197
9787-day downloads
672.8KAll-time downloads
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Highlights
- Ranks in the top 51% of all tracked plugins.
- Best position recorded: #262.
- Last updated 5 months ago.
- Next install milestone: next 300K+.
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| Month | Rank | Change |
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| November 2026 | #263 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #263 | — |
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| November 2026 | 200K | — |
| October 2026 | 200K | — |
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- Author
- Phil Erb
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Last updated
- May 27, 2026
- Added
- September 28, 2012
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Requires PHP
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- First tracked
- October 30, 2026
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Description
Disables the XML-RPC API in WordPress 3.5+, which is enabled by default.
FAQ
How many sites use Disable XML-RPC?
Disable XML-RPC has 200K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Disable XML-RPC?
It is currently ranked #263 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #262.
When was Disable XML-RPC last updated?
The latest version (1.0.1) was released on May 27, 2026.
Who develops Disable XML-RPC?
Disable XML-RPC is developed by Phil Erb.
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