Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback vs GhostGate (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
9.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback has a higher user rating (3/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback has accumulated 94K+ total downloads while GhostGate has 438.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback | GhostGate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 9.0K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 94K+ | ◄ | 438 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2025 | |
| Age | 12 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6 | 1.3.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
GhostGate
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback Reviews
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 …
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
Not working
Still getting a ton of login attempts
GhostGate Reviews
No reviews yet
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