Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback vs Disable XML RPC Fully (2026)

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

Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback

Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback

3(6)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years 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 Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback has accumulated 94K+ total downloads while Disable XML RPC Fully has 5.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Disable XML RPC Fully5/5
Total Reviews
6Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Disable XML RPC Fully1
Active Installs
9.0K+Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Disable XML RPC Fully100
Total Downloads
94K+Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Disable XML RPC Fully5.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ARemove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Disable XML RPC FullyN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoRemove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Disable XML RPC Fully12 years ago
First Released
2014Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Disable XML RPC Fully2014
Age
12 yearsRemove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Disable XML RPC Fully12 years
WP Requires
5.2+Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Disable XML RPC Fully3.5.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Disable XML RPC Fullyfalse+
Business Model
FreeRemove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Disable XML RPC FullyFree
Latest Version
1.6Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Disable XML RPC Fully1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback

3/5(6 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

Disable XML RPC Fully

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

Recent Reviews

Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback Reviews

by mklusak

So many annoying admin notices …

I am removing this plugin from my sites, because WP admin is constantly full of huge “join our newsletter” (…) admin notices. Yeah, no, thank you …

by Ben Roberts

Just what I needed

Great plugin, super easy to install and just sits there doing it’s job. Very light as well, so has no effects that I could see, on site speed or memory usage. Can’t think of a reason why you wouldn’t

by Kekeli

Not working

Still getting a ton of login attempts

Disable XML RPC Fully Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback or Disable XML RPC Fully more popular?
Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback has 9.0K+ active installations while Disable XML RPC Fully has 100. Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback or Disable XML RPC Fully?
Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback has a 3/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Disable XML RPC Fully has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback and Disable XML RPC Fully free?
Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback is free and Disable XML RPC Fully is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback 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?
Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback was last updated 2 years ago and Disable XML RPC Fully was last updated 12 years ago.

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