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Disable XML-RPC-API vs Disable XML-RPC Pingback (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 1 month ago
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Disable XML-RPC Pingback

Disable XML-RPC Pingback

3.9(14)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months 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 60K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable XML-RPC-API has accumulated 796K+ total downloads while Disable XML-RPC Pingback has 421K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Disable XML-RPC-API
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Disable XML-RPC Pingback3.9/5
Total Reviews
42Disable XML-RPC-API
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Disable XML-RPC Pingback14
Active Installs
100K+Disable XML-RPC-API
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Disable XML-RPC Pingback60K+
Total Downloads
796K+Disable XML-RPC-API
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Disable XML-RPC Pingback421K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML-RPC PingbackN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoDisable XML-RPC-API
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Disable XML-RPC Pingback4 months ago
First Released
2020Disable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML-RPC Pingback2014
Age
6 yearsDisable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML-RPC Pingback12 years
WP Requires
5.0+Disable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML-RPC Pingback4.8+
PHP Requires
false+Disable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML-RPC Pingback5.6+
Business Model
FreeDisable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML-RPC PingbackFree
Latest Version
2.1.7Disable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML-RPC Pingback1.2.2

Rating Breakdown

Disable XML-RPC-API

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

Disable XML-RPC Pingback

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

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. 

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 Disable XML-RPC-API or Disable XML-RPC Pingback more popular?
Disable XML-RPC-API has 100K+ active installations while Disable XML-RPC Pingback has 60K+. Disable XML-RPC-API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable XML-RPC-API or Disable XML-RPC Pingback?
Disable XML-RPC-API has a 4.1/5 rating from 42 reviews, while Disable XML-RPC Pingback has a 3.9/5 rating from 14 reviews.
Are Disable XML-RPC-API and Disable XML-RPC Pingback free?
Disable XML-RPC-API is free and Disable XML-RPC Pingback is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable XML-RPC-API 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?
Disable XML-RPC-API was last updated 1 month ago and Disable XML-RPC Pingback was last updated 4 months ago.

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