Jetpack Protect vs Stop XML-RPC Attacks (2026)

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

Jetpack Protect

Jetpack Protect

4.7(120)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Stop XML-RPC Attacks

Stop XML-RPC Attacks

5(4)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Stop XML-RPC Attacks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Jetpack Protect leads in active installations (100K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Jetpack Protect has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Stop XML-RPC Attacks has 27K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Jetpack Protect
Stop XML-RPC Attacks5/5
Total Reviews
120Jetpack Protect
Stop XML-RPC Attacks4
Active Installs
100K+Jetpack Protect
Stop XML-RPC Attacks6.0K+
Total Downloads
2.3M+Jetpack Protect
Stop XML-RPC Attacks27K+
Support Resolution
N/AJetpack Protect
Stop XML-RPC AttacksN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoJetpack Protect
Stop XML-RPC Attacks3 months ago
First Released
2022Jetpack Protect
Stop XML-RPC Attacks2019
Age
4 yearsJetpack Protect
Stop XML-RPC Attacks7 years
WP Requires
6.7+Jetpack Protect
Stop XML-RPC Attacks6.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+Jetpack Protect
Stop XML-RPC Attacks7.4+
Business Model
FreeJetpack Protect
Stop XML-RPC AttacksFree
Latest Version
4.4.1Jetpack Protect
Stop XML-RPC Attacks2.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Jetpack Protect

4.7/5(120 reviews)
5
89%
4
3%
3
0%
2
2%
1
7%

Stop XML-RPC Attacks

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

Recent Reviews

Jetpack Protect Reviews

by velkyrudolf

super

super

by halKAhalKI

Excellent

Excellent

by vladimir9669

Советую! Хорошо улучшает скорость!

Перепробовал много много плагинов, лучше пока не нашел! Работают очень хорошо даже без премиума!

Stop XML-RPC Attacks Reviews

by Anonymous User 16344271

Great

Nice plugin thanks

by Sandip Roy

Works silently

It works silently in the background. This is the only security plugin I use, since a W***fence update broke my site about a year back. Gives me a peace of mind.

by baf285

thanks

all good, thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jetpack Protect or Stop XML-RPC Attacks more popular?
Jetpack Protect has 100K+ active installations while Stop XML-RPC Attacks has 6.0K+. Jetpack Protect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Jetpack Protect or Stop XML-RPC Attacks?
Jetpack Protect has a 4.7/5 rating from 120 reviews, while Stop XML-RPC Attacks has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Jetpack Protect and Stop XML-RPC Attacks free?
Jetpack Protect is free and Stop XML-RPC Attacks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Jetpack Protect or Stop XML-RPC Attacks?
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?
Jetpack Protect was last updated 4 months ago and Stop XML-RPC Attacks was last updated 3 months ago.

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