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Disable XML-RPC-API vs BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver (2026)

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

Disable XML-RPC-API

Disable XML-RPC-API

4.1(42)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver

BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver

2.8(4)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable XML-RPC-API has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 42 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable XML-RPC-API has accumulated 796K+ total downloads while BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver has 5.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Disable XML-RPC-API
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BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver2.8/5
Total Reviews
42Disable XML-RPC-API
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BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver4
Active Installs
100K+Disable XML-RPC-API
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BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver10
Total Downloads
796K+Disable XML-RPC-API
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BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver5.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable XML-RPC-API
BuddyPress XML-RPC ReceiverN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoDisable XML-RPC-API
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BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver12 years ago
First Released
2020Disable XML-RPC-API
BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver2013
Age
6 yearsDisable XML-RPC-API
BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver13 years
WP Requires
5.0+Disable XML-RPC-API
BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiverfalse+
PHP Requires
false+Disable XML-RPC-API
BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiverfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable XML-RPC-API
BuddyPress XML-RPC ReceiverFree
Latest Version
2.1.7Disable XML-RPC-API
BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver0.5.10

Rating Breakdown

Disable XML-RPC-API

4.1/5(42 reviews)
5
76%
4
0%
3
2%
2
5%
1
17%

BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver

2.8/5(4 reviews)
5
25%
4
0%
3
25%
2
25%
1
25%

Recent Reviews

Disable XML-RPC-API Reviews

by bugscout

does what it should

i tried 3 plugins, this does what it should 🙂

by firafiki

Harmful

Website crashed error 500 server. All php files was modified. But i’m not sure who dumb person downloaded at my company website. 4 days to settled all the issues.

by elmo2000

Error

My whole site crashed . 500 server error. (.htacces failure) Unistalled, found another solution. 

BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable XML-RPC-API or BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver more popular?
Disable XML-RPC-API has 100K+ active installations while BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver has 10. Disable XML-RPC-API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable XML-RPC-API or BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver?
Disable XML-RPC-API has a 4.1/5 rating from 42 reviews, while BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver has a 2.8/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Disable XML-RPC-API and BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver free?
Disable XML-RPC-API is free and BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable XML-RPC-API or BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver?
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?
Disable XML-RPC-API was last updated 2 months ago and BuddyPress XML-RPC Receiver was last updated 12 years ago.

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