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Rename XMLRPC vs REST XML-RPC Data Checker (2026)

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

Rename XMLRPC

Rename XMLRPC

4.3(12)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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REST XML-RPC Data Checker

REST XML-RPC Data Checker

5(3)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, REST XML-RPC Data Checker has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Rename XMLRPC leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Rename XMLRPC has accumulated 29K+ total downloads while REST XML-RPC Data Checker has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Rename XMLRPC
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REST XML-RPC Data Checker5/5
Total Reviews
12Rename XMLRPC
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REST XML-RPC Data Checker3
Active Installs
1.0K+Rename XMLRPC
REST XML-RPC Data Checker1.0K+
Total Downloads
29K+Rename XMLRPC
◄
REST XML-RPC Data Checker11K+
Support Resolution
N/ARename XMLRPC
REST XML-RPC Data CheckerN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoRename XMLRPC
►
REST XML-RPC Data Checker3 years ago
First Released
2011Rename XMLRPC
REST XML-RPC Data Checker2018
Age
15 yearsRename XMLRPC
REST XML-RPC Data Checker8 years
WP Requires
2.9+Rename XMLRPC
REST XML-RPC Data Checker4.4+
PHP Requires
false+Rename XMLRPC
REST XML-RPC Data Checker5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeRename XMLRPC
REST XML-RPC Data CheckerFree
Latest Version
1.1Rename XMLRPC
REST XML-RPC Data Checker1.4.0

Rating Breakdown

Rename XMLRPC

4.3/5(12 reviews)
5
75%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%

REST XML-RPC Data Checker

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

Recent Reviews

Rename XMLRPC Reviews

by revixi5

Still works!

I simply renamed the physical file “xmlrpc2.php” (as the default name use in the script) and everything wen’t fine. Thanks a lot!

by branhampaul

Works well!

This plugin helped me log-in through the WordPress Android app after it was giving me XML-RPC error. After installing, I changed the xmlrpc file in file manager by simply adding “2”. Thank you, Devel

by stopthepress

I thought this plugin could be the solution but…

Yesterday my server provider migrated servers using now cPanel 100.0.11 Apache 2.4.52 and PHP 7.4. Now Windows Live Writer can’t upload a post anymore. I disabled ModSecurity in cPanel and same proble

REST XML-RPC Data Checker Reviews

by Oleg Meglin

Great, but expandable

This really is a great plugin. The only feature I would love to see is WP-CLI support.

by bro007

Useful plugin

A very useful plugin that works well. The plugin helped close access to the JSON REST API for unregistered users, and also nullified attacks on XML-RPC!

by Envox d.o.o.

Works fine

Having more options that I expected (i.e. enable/disable on user level). Thanks for nice plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rename XMLRPC or REST XML-RPC Data Checker more popular?
Rename XMLRPC has 1.0K+ active installations while REST XML-RPC Data Checker has 1.0K+. REST XML-RPC Data Checker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Rename XMLRPC or REST XML-RPC Data Checker?
Rename XMLRPC has a 4.3/5 rating from 12 reviews, while REST XML-RPC Data Checker has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Rename XMLRPC and REST XML-RPC Data Checker free?
Rename XMLRPC is free and REST XML-RPC Data Checker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Rename XMLRPC or REST XML-RPC Data Checker?
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?
Rename XMLRPC was last updated 4 years ago and REST XML-RPC Data Checker was last updated 3 years ago.

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