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Disable XML-RPC-API vs REST XML-RPC Data Checker (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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REST XML-RPC Data Checker

REST XML-RPC Data Checker

5(3)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View REST XML-RPC Data Checker

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, REST XML-RPC Data Checker has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Disable XML-RPC-API leads in active installations (100K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable XML-RPC-API has accumulated 796K+ total downloads while REST XML-RPC Data Checker has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Disable XML-RPC-API
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REST XML-RPC Data Checker5/5
Total Reviews
42Disable XML-RPC-API
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REST XML-RPC Data Checker3
Active Installs
100K+Disable XML-RPC-API
◄
REST XML-RPC Data Checker1.0K+
Total Downloads
796K+Disable XML-RPC-API
◄
REST XML-RPC Data Checker11K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable XML-RPC-API
REST XML-RPC Data CheckerN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoDisable XML-RPC-API
◄
REST XML-RPC Data Checker3 years ago
First Released
2020Disable XML-RPC-API
REST XML-RPC Data Checker2018
Age
6 yearsDisable XML-RPC-API
REST XML-RPC Data Checker8 years
WP Requires
5.0+Disable XML-RPC-API
REST XML-RPC Data Checker4.4+
PHP Requires
false+Disable XML-RPC-API
REST XML-RPC Data Checker5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable XML-RPC-API
REST XML-RPC Data CheckerFree
Latest Version
2.1.7Disable XML-RPC-API
REST XML-RPC Data Checker1.4.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable XML-RPC-API

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

REST XML-RPC Data Checker

5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
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. 

REST XML-RPC Data Checker Reviews

by Oleg Meglin

Great, but expandable

This really is a great plugin. The only feature I would love to see is WP-CLI support.

by bro007

Useful plugin

A very useful plugin that works well. The plugin helped close access to the JSON REST API for unregistered users, and also nullified attacks on XML-RPC!

by Envox d.o.o.

Works fine

Having more options that I expected (i.e. enable/disable on user level). Thanks for nice plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable XML-RPC-API or REST XML-RPC Data Checker more popular?
Disable XML-RPC-API has 100K+ active installations while REST XML-RPC Data Checker has 1.0K+. Disable XML-RPC-API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable XML-RPC-API or REST XML-RPC Data Checker?
Disable XML-RPC-API has a 4.1/5 rating from 42 reviews, while REST XML-RPC Data Checker has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Disable XML-RPC-API and REST XML-RPC Data Checker free?
Disable XML-RPC-API is free and REST XML-RPC Data Checker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable XML-RPC-API or REST XML-RPC Data Checker?
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 REST XML-RPC Data Checker was last updated 3 years ago.

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