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Disable XML-RPC 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

Disable XML-RPC

4.3(29)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months 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 leads in active installations (200K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable XML-RPC has accumulated 611K+ total downloads while REST XML-RPC Data Checker has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Disable XML-RPC
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REST XML-RPC Data Checker5/5
Total Reviews
29Disable XML-RPC
◄
REST XML-RPC Data Checker3
Active Installs
200K+Disable XML-RPC
◄
REST XML-RPC Data Checker1.0K+
Total Downloads
611K+Disable XML-RPC
◄
REST XML-RPC Data Checker11K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable XML-RPC
REST XML-RPC Data CheckerN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoDisable XML-RPC
◄
REST XML-RPC Data Checker3 years ago
First Released
2012Disable XML-RPC
REST XML-RPC Data Checker2018
Age
14 yearsDisable XML-RPC
REST XML-RPC Data Checker8 years
WP Requires
3.5+Disable XML-RPC
REST XML-RPC Data Checker4.4+
PHP Requires
false+Disable XML-RPC
REST XML-RPC Data Checker5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable XML-RPC
REST XML-RPC Data CheckerFree
Latest Version
1.0.1Disable XML-RPC
REST XML-RPC Data Checker1.4.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable XML-RPC

4.3/5(29 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
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 Reviews

by art-at-tec

Reduced to perfection

Dead simple as it should be. Nice, thank you for that.

by zaririnatma

Perfect plugin on updated WP version

It works perfectly on WordPress 6.4.3 (tested in 2 sites), without plugins conflict. See the tab FAQ to check that after instal, just test it on website quoted there: (xmlrpc-check) – if the test retu

by kuzavas

Does not work with WordPress 6.4.2

Does not work with WordPress 6.4.2, xmlrpc-check tool still shows “All XML-RPC methods are available on the server”

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 or REST XML-RPC Data Checker more popular?
Disable XML-RPC has 200K+ active installations while REST XML-RPC Data Checker has 1.0K+. Disable XML-RPC is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable XML-RPC or REST XML-RPC Data Checker?
Disable XML-RPC has a 4.3/5 rating from 29 reviews, while REST XML-RPC Data Checker has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Disable XML-RPC and REST XML-RPC Data Checker free?
Disable XML-RPC 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 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 was last updated 4 months ago and REST XML-RPC Data Checker was last updated 3 years ago.

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