Disable XML-RPC-API vs Disable XML RPC Fully (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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Disable XML RPC Fully

Disable XML RPC Fully

5(1)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable XML RPC Fully has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable XML-RPC-API leads in active installations (100K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable XML-RPC-API has accumulated 796K+ total downloads while Disable XML RPC Fully has 5.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Disable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML RPC Fully5/5
Total Reviews
42Disable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML RPC Fully1
Active Installs
100K+Disable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML RPC Fully100
Total Downloads
796K+Disable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML RPC Fully5.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML RPC FullyN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoDisable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML RPC Fully12 years ago
First Released
2020Disable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML RPC Fully2014
Age
6 yearsDisable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML RPC Fully12 years
WP Requires
5.0+Disable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML RPC Fully3.5.1+
PHP Requires
false+Disable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML RPC Fullyfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML RPC FullyFree
Latest Version
2.1.7Disable XML-RPC-API
Disable XML RPC Fully1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable XML-RPC-API

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

Disable XML RPC Fully

5/5(1 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. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable XML-RPC-API or Disable XML RPC Fully more popular?
Disable XML-RPC-API has 100K+ active installations while Disable XML RPC Fully 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 Disable XML RPC Fully?
Disable XML-RPC-API has a 4.1/5 rating from 42 reviews, while Disable XML RPC Fully has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable XML-RPC-API and Disable XML RPC Fully free?
Disable XML-RPC-API is free and Disable XML RPC Fully 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 Fully?
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 Disable XML RPC Fully was last updated 12 years ago.

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