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Disable XML-RPC Pingback vs Stop XML-RPC Attacks (2026)

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

Disable XML-RPC Pingback

Disable XML-RPC Pingback

3.9(14)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Stop XML-RPC Attacks

Stop XML-RPC Attacks

5(4)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Stop XML-RPC Attacks

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Stop XML-RPC Attacks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Disable XML-RPC Pingback leads in active installations (60K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable XML-RPC Pingback has accumulated 421K+ total downloads while Stop XML-RPC Attacks has 27K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Stop XML-RPC Attacks5/5
Total Reviews
14Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Stop XML-RPC Attacks4
Active Installs
60K+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Stop XML-RPC Attacks6.0K+
Total Downloads
421K+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Stop XML-RPC Attacks27K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable XML-RPC Pingback
Stop XML-RPC AttacksN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoDisable XML-RPC Pingback
►
Stop XML-RPC Attacks3 months ago
First Released
2014Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Stop XML-RPC Attacks2019
Age
12 yearsDisable XML-RPC Pingback
Stop XML-RPC Attacks7 years
WP Requires
4.8+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Stop XML-RPC Attacks6.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Stop XML-RPC Attacks7.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable XML-RPC Pingback
Stop XML-RPC AttacksFree
Latest Version
1.2.2Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Stop XML-RPC Attacks2.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable XML-RPC Pingback

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

Stop XML-RPC Attacks

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

Recent Reviews

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.

Stop XML-RPC Attacks Reviews

by Anonymous User 16344271

Great

Nice plugin thanks

by Sandip Roy

Works silently

It works silently in the background. This is the only security plugin I use, since a W***fence update broke my site about a year back. Gives me a peace of mind.

by baf285

thanks

all good, thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable XML-RPC Pingback or Stop XML-RPC Attacks more popular?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback has 60K+ active installations while Stop XML-RPC Attacks has 6.0K+. Disable XML-RPC Pingback is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable XML-RPC Pingback or Stop XML-RPC Attacks?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback has a 3.9/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Stop XML-RPC Attacks has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Disable XML-RPC Pingback and Stop XML-RPC Attacks free?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback is free and Stop XML-RPC Attacks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable XML-RPC Pingback or Stop XML-RPC Attacks?
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?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback was last updated 4 months ago and Stop XML-RPC Attacks was last updated 3 months ago.

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