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Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback vs XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital (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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XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital

XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital

5(1)

80 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback has accumulated 94K+ total downloads while XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital has 2.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital5/5
Total Reviews
6Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital1
Active Installs
9.0K+Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital80
Total Downloads
94K+Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital2.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ARemove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
XMLRPC Lockdown by AO DigitalN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoRemove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital1 year ago
First Released
2014Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital2024
Age
12 yearsRemove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital2 years
WP Requires
5.2+Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digitalfalse+
PHP Requires
5.6+Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital8.0+
Business Model
FreeRemove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
XMLRPC Lockdown by AO DigitalFree
Latest Version
1.6Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback
XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital2.0

Rating Breakdown

Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback

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

XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital

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

XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback or XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital more popular?
Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback has 9.0K+ active installations while XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital has 80. 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 XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital?
Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback has a 3/5 rating from 6 reviews, while XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback and XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital free?
Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback is free and XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback or XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital?
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 XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital was last updated 1 year ago.

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