Stop XML-RPC Attacks vs WP Custom My Password (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Stop XML-RPC Attacks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Stop XML-RPC Attacks has accumulated 27K+ total downloads while WP Custom My Password has 1.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Stop XML-RPC Attacks | WP Custom My Password | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 6.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 27K+ | ◄ | 1.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2014 | |
| Age | 7 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Stop XML-RPC Attacks
◄WP Custom My PasswordN/A
Total Reviews
4Stop XML-RPC Attacks
◄WP Custom My Password0
Active Installs
6.0K+Stop XML-RPC Attacks
◄WP Custom My Password10
Total Downloads
27K+Stop XML-RPC Attacks
◄WP Custom My Password1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AStop XML-RPC Attacks
WP Custom My PasswordN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoStop XML-RPC Attacks
◄WP Custom My Password11 years ago
First Released
2019Stop XML-RPC Attacks
WP Custom My Password2014
Age
7 yearsStop XML-RPC Attacks
WP Custom My Password12 years
WP Requires
6.0+Stop XML-RPC Attacks
WP Custom My Password3.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Stop XML-RPC Attacks
WP Custom My Passwordfalse+
Business Model
FreeStop XML-RPC Attacks
WP Custom My PasswordFree
Latest Version
2.0.0Stop XML-RPC Attacks
WP Custom My Password1.0
Rating Breakdown
Stop XML-RPC Attacks
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Custom My Password
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
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
WP Custom My Password Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stop XML-RPC Attacks or WP Custom My Password more popular?
Stop XML-RPC Attacks has 6.0K+ active installations while WP Custom My Password has 10. Stop XML-RPC Attacks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Stop XML-RPC Attacks or WP Custom My Password?
Stop XML-RPC Attacks has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while WP Custom My Password has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Stop XML-RPC Attacks and WP Custom My Password free?
Stop XML-RPC Attacks is free and WP Custom My Password is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Stop XML-RPC Attacks or WP Custom My Password?
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?
Stop XML-RPC Attacks was last updated 3 months ago and WP Custom My Password was last updated 11 years ago.
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