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Cloudflare vs Disable XML-RPC Pingback (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Cloudflare

Cloudflare

3.5(179)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Cloudflare
VS
Disable XML-RPC Pingback

Disable XML-RPC Pingback

3.9(14)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Disable XML-RPC Pingback

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable XML-RPC Pingback has a higher user rating (3.9/5 from 14 reviews) while Cloudflare leads in active installations (200K+ vs 60K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cloudflare has accumulated 9.2M+ total downloads while Disable XML-RPC Pingback has 421K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.5/5Cloudflare
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Disable XML-RPC Pingback3.9/5
Total Reviews
179Cloudflare
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Disable XML-RPC Pingback14
Active Installs
200K+Cloudflare
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Disable XML-RPC Pingback60K+
Total Downloads
9.2M+Cloudflare
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Disable XML-RPC Pingback421K+
Support Resolution
36%Cloudflare
Disable XML-RPC PingbackN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoCloudflare
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Disable XML-RPC Pingback4 months ago
First Released
2010Cloudflare
Disable XML-RPC Pingback2014
Age
16 yearsCloudflare
Disable XML-RPC Pingback12 years
WP Requires
5.0+Cloudflare
Disable XML-RPC Pingback4.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Cloudflare
Disable XML-RPC Pingback5.6+
Business Model
FreeCloudflare
Disable XML-RPC PingbackFree
Latest Version
4.14.2Cloudflare
Disable XML-RPC Pingback1.2.2

Rating Breakdown

Cloudflare

3.5/5(179 reviews)
5
53%
4
7%
3
6%
2
6%
1
29%

Disable XML-RPC Pingback

3.9/5(14 reviews)
5
71%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
29%

Recent Reviews

Cloudflare Reviews

by davedecc

Powerful integration

Lot of promising opportunity using this WP plugin with the cloudflare service, alas it is not well supported by cloudflare and cloudflare doesn’t intend to maintain this plugin any longer. Update Sept

by pikaboo1

reliable

I have used many plugins including super page cache (wp super cache but the one that deal with cloudflare). I was enough in general with intrusive advertisements and very slow administration. I decide

by alabandit

not average wp user safe

you need to under stand there setting to create an api key and I do not have faith in the average wp user to not create a safe key. please update the basic settings to be safer.

Disable XML-RPC Pingback Reviews

by Gordon

This excellent plugin is updated if needed and is still actively maintained

The plugin author is still actively engaged with this excellently useful plugin. It receives updates only when needed which might be years in between updates. Still works great! Highly recommend.

by morti037

This haven’t updated over than a year

There is better option than this plugin. I have used disable xmlrpc api and its works fine for me.

by captainzandra

Broke my site

This broke my site, I had to revert to a backup on the server after installing it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cloudflare or Disable XML-RPC Pingback more popular?
Cloudflare has 200K+ active installations while Disable XML-RPC Pingback has 60K+. Cloudflare is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Cloudflare or Disable XML-RPC Pingback?
Cloudflare has a 3.5/5 rating from 179 reviews, while Disable XML-RPC Pingback has a 3.9/5 rating from 14 reviews.
Are Cloudflare and Disable XML-RPC Pingback free?
Cloudflare is free and Disable XML-RPC Pingback is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Cloudflare or Disable XML-RPC Pingback?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Cloudflare was last updated 3 months ago and Disable XML-RPC Pingback was last updated 4 months ago.

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