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Disable XML-RPC-API vs Deactivate XML-RPC Service (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
View Disable XML-RPC-API
VS
Deactivate XML-RPC Service

Deactivate XML-RPC Service

0(0)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Deactivate XML-RPC Service

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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable XML-RPC-API has accumulated 796K+ total downloads while Deactivate XML-RPC Service has 4.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Disable XML-RPC-API
◄
Deactivate XML-RPC ServiceN/A
Total Reviews
42Disable XML-RPC-API
◄
Deactivate XML-RPC Service0
Active Installs
100K+Disable XML-RPC-API
◄
Deactivate XML-RPC Service100
Total Downloads
796K+Disable XML-RPC-API
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Deactivate XML-RPC Service4.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable XML-RPC-API
Deactivate XML-RPC ServiceN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoDisable XML-RPC-API
◄
Deactivate XML-RPC Service1 year ago
First Released
2020Disable XML-RPC-API
Deactivate XML-RPC Service2017
Age
6 yearsDisable XML-RPC-API
Deactivate XML-RPC Service9 years
WP Requires
5.0+Disable XML-RPC-API
Deactivate XML-RPC Service5.6+
PHP Requires
false+Disable XML-RPC-API
Deactivate XML-RPC Service5.6+
Business Model
FreeDisable XML-RPC-API
Deactivate XML-RPC ServiceFree
Latest Version
2.1.7Disable XML-RPC-API
Deactivate XML-RPC Service1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Disable XML-RPC-API

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

Deactivate XML-RPC Service

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

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. 

Deactivate XML-RPC Service Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable XML-RPC-API or Deactivate XML-RPC Service more popular?
Disable XML-RPC-API has 100K+ active installations while Deactivate XML-RPC Service has 100. Disable XML-RPC-API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable XML-RPC-API or Deactivate XML-RPC Service?
Disable XML-RPC-API has a 4.1/5 rating from 42 reviews, while Deactivate XML-RPC Service has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable XML-RPC-API and Deactivate XML-RPC Service free?
Disable XML-RPC-API is free and Deactivate XML-RPC Service is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable XML-RPC-API or Deactivate XML-RPC Service?
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 Deactivate XML-RPC Service was last updated 1 year ago.

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