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Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback vs Force Ping Display with Disqus (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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Force Ping Display with Disqus

Force Ping Display with Disqus

3.8(4)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Force Ping Display with Disqus has a higher user rating (3.8/5 from 4 reviews) while Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback has accumulated 94K+ total downloads while Force Ping Display with Disqus has 2.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Force Ping Display with Disqus3.8/5
Total Reviews
6Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Force Ping Display with Disqus4
Active Installs
9.0K+Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Force Ping Display with Disqus10
Total Downloads
94K+Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Force Ping Display with Disqus2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ARemove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Force Ping Display with DisqusN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoRemove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Force Ping Display with Disqus10 years ago
First Released
2014Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Force Ping Display with Disqus2013
Age
12 yearsRemove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Force Ping Display with Disqus13 years
WP Requires
5.2+Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Force Ping Display with Disqus3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Force Ping Display with Disqusfalse+
Business Model
FreeRemove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Force Ping Display with DisqusFree
Latest Version
1.6Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Force Ping Display with Disqus0.1

Rating Breakdown

Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback

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

Force Ping Display with Disqus

3.8/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%

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

Force Ping Display with Disqus Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback or Force Ping Display with Disqus more popular?
Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback has 9.0K+ active installations while Force Ping Display with Disqus has 10. 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 Force Ping Display with Disqus?
Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback has a 3/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Force Ping Display with Disqus has a 3.8/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback and Force Ping Display with Disqus free?
Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback is free and Force Ping Display with Disqus is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback or Force Ping Display with Disqus?
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 Force Ping Display with Disqus was last updated 10 years ago.

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