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Disable XML-RPC Pingback vs ANAC XML Viewer (2026)

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

Disable XML-RPC Pingback

Disable XML-RPC Pingback

3.9(14)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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ANAC XML Viewer

ANAC XML Viewer

5(3)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View ANAC XML Viewer

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, ANAC XML Viewer has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Disable XML-RPC Pingback leads in active installations (60K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable XML-RPC Pingback has accumulated 421K+ total downloads while ANAC XML Viewer has 19K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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ANAC XML Viewer5/5
Total Reviews
14Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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ANAC XML Viewer3
Active Installs
60K+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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ANAC XML Viewer1.0K+
Total Downloads
421K+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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ANAC XML Viewer19K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable XML-RPC Pingback
ANAC XML ViewerN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoDisable XML-RPC Pingback
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ANAC XML Viewer2 months ago
First Released
2014Disable XML-RPC Pingback
ANAC XML Viewer2015
Age
12 yearsDisable XML-RPC Pingback
ANAC XML Viewer11 years
WP Requires
4.8+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
ANAC XML Viewer4.3+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
ANAC XML Viewerfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable XML-RPC Pingback
ANAC XML ViewerFree
Latest Version
1.2.2Disable XML-RPC Pingback
ANAC XML Viewer1.8.3

Rating Breakdown

Disable XML-RPC Pingback

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

ANAC XML Viewer

5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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.

ANAC XML Viewer Reviews

by dislinea

Utilissimo

Ottima idea che risparmia ore di lavoro alla segreteria.

by Christian

Ottimo

Grazie mille

by Marco Milesi

Nuovo Plugin. Prego di segnalarmi malfunzionamenti e problemi nel supporto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable XML-RPC Pingback or ANAC XML Viewer more popular?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback has 60K+ active installations while ANAC XML Viewer has 1.0K+. Disable XML-RPC Pingback is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable XML-RPC Pingback or ANAC XML Viewer?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback has a 3.9/5 rating from 14 reviews, while ANAC XML Viewer has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Disable XML-RPC Pingback and ANAC XML Viewer free?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback is free and ANAC XML Viewer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable XML-RPC Pingback or ANAC XML Viewer?
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 Pingback was last updated 4 months ago and ANAC XML Viewer was last updated 2 months ago.

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