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Disable XML-RPC Pingback vs WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher (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
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WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher

WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher

4.8(510)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 510 reviews) while Disable XML-RPC Pingback leads in active installations (60K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable XML-RPC Pingback has accumulated 421K+ total downloads while WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher has 1.3M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher4.8/5
Total Reviews
14Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher510
Active Installs
60K+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher10K+
Total Downloads
421K+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher1.3M+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable XML-RPC Pingback
WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher0%
Last Updated
4 months agoDisable XML-RPC Pingback
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WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher1 week ago
First Released
2014Disable XML-RPC Pingback
WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher2010
Age
12 yearsDisable XML-RPC Pingback
WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher16 years
WP Requires
4.8+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher4.8+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher7.0+
Business Model
FreeDisable XML-RPC Pingback
WPeMatico RSS Feed FetcherFree
Latest Version
1.2.2Disable XML-RPC Pingback
WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher2.8.17

Rating Breakdown

Disable XML-RPC Pingback

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

WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher

4.8/5(510 reviews)
5
93%
4
1%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

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.

WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher Reviews

by infostm

My review

Very useful plugin.

by trenquest

Great Plugin Become a Premium support

Is so easy to Use This topic was modified 7 months, 3 weeks ago by trenquest.

by xcurrentindia

Impressed

WPematico is one of the most versatile and user-friendly WordPress plugins for automated content publishing. Whether you’re running a news portal, blog, or content-rich website, WPematico makes it inc

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable XML-RPC Pingback or WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher more popular?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback has 60K+ active installations while WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher has 10K+. Disable XML-RPC Pingback is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable XML-RPC Pingback or WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback has a 3.9/5 rating from 14 reviews, while WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher has a 4.8/5 rating from 510 reviews.
Are Disable XML-RPC Pingback and WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher free?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback is free and WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable XML-RPC Pingback or WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher?
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 WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher was last updated 1 week ago.

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