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SiteGuard WP Plugin vs Disable XML-RPC Pingback (2026)

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

SiteGuard WP Plugin

SiteGuard WP Plugin

4.3(15)

600K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View SiteGuard WP Plugin
VS
Disable XML-RPC Pingback

Disable XML-RPC Pingback

3.9(14)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Disable XML-RPC Pingback

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SiteGuard WP Plugin has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 15 reviews) and leads in active installations (600K+ vs 60K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. SiteGuard WP Plugin has accumulated 5.2M+ total downloads while Disable XML-RPC Pingback has 421K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5SiteGuard WP Plugin
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Disable XML-RPC Pingback3.9/5
Total Reviews
15SiteGuard WP Plugin
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Disable XML-RPC Pingback14
Active Installs
600K+SiteGuard WP Plugin
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Disable XML-RPC Pingback60K+
Total Downloads
5.2M+SiteGuard WP Plugin
◄
Disable XML-RPC Pingback421K+
Support Resolution
0%SiteGuard WP Plugin
Disable XML-RPC PingbackN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoSiteGuard WP Plugin
◄
Disable XML-RPC Pingback4 months ago
First Released
2014SiteGuard WP Plugin
Disable XML-RPC Pingback2014
Age
12 yearsSiteGuard WP Plugin
Disable XML-RPC Pingback12 years
WP Requires
3.9+SiteGuard WP Plugin
Disable XML-RPC Pingback4.8+
PHP Requires
false+SiteGuard WP Plugin
Disable XML-RPC Pingback5.6+
Business Model
FreeSiteGuard WP Plugin
Disable XML-RPC PingbackFree
Latest Version
1.7.9SiteGuard WP Plugin
Disable XML-RPC Pingback1.2.2

Rating Breakdown

SiteGuard WP Plugin

4.3/5(15 reviews)
5
73%
4
0%
3
13%
2
13%
1
0%

Disable XML-RPC Pingback

3.9/5(14 reviews)
5
71%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
29%

Recent Reviews

SiteGuard WP Plugin Reviews

by alexbrowp

Unsafe

When you log out, the session is not closed and you can still go to wp-admin. Also, redirecting wp-admin to the custom login page doesn’t help with security

by wpuserjp202306t

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by Fumiki Takahashi

ログイン保護に利用しています

誰でもユーザーを登録できるサイトを作っているのですが、ログイン保護機能を利用しています。スパムアカウントが減りました。

Disable XML-RPC Pingback Reviews

by Gordon

This excellent plugin is updated if needed and is still actively maintained

The plugin author is still actively engaged with this excellently useful plugin. It receives updates only when needed which might be years in between updates. Still works great! Highly recommend.

by morti037

This haven’t updated over than a year

There is better option than this plugin. I have used disable xmlrpc api and its works fine for me.

by captainzandra

Broke my site

This broke my site, I had to revert to a backup on the server after installing it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SiteGuard WP Plugin or Disable XML-RPC Pingback more popular?
SiteGuard WP Plugin has 600K+ active installations while Disable XML-RPC Pingback has 60K+. SiteGuard WP Plugin is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SiteGuard WP Plugin or Disable XML-RPC Pingback?
SiteGuard WP Plugin has a 4.3/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Disable XML-RPC Pingback has a 3.9/5 rating from 14 reviews.
Are SiteGuard WP Plugin and Disable XML-RPC Pingback free?
SiteGuard WP Plugin is free and Disable XML-RPC Pingback is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SiteGuard WP Plugin or Disable XML-RPC Pingback?
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?
SiteGuard WP Plugin was last updated 4 months ago and Disable XML-RPC Pingback was last updated 4 months ago.

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