Disable XML-RPC Pingback vs Very Simple Sitemap (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
VS
Very Simple Sitemap

Very Simple Sitemap

5(2)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View Very Simple Sitemap

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Very Simple Sitemap has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Disable XML-RPC Pingback leads in active installations (60K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable XML-RPC Pingback has accumulated 421K+ total downloads while Very Simple Sitemap has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Very Simple Sitemap5/5
Total Reviews
14Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Very Simple Sitemap2
Active Installs
60K+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Very Simple Sitemap100
Total Downloads
421K+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Very Simple Sitemap11K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable XML-RPC Pingback
Very Simple SitemapN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoDisable XML-RPC Pingback
Very Simple Sitemap13 years ago
First Released
2014Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Very Simple Sitemap2012
Age
12 yearsDisable XML-RPC Pingback
Very Simple Sitemap14 years
WP Requires
4.8+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Very Simple Sitemap3.2.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Very Simple Sitemapfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable XML-RPC Pingback
Very Simple SitemapFree
Latest Version
1.2.2Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Very Simple Sitemap1.1

Rating Breakdown

Disable XML-RPC Pingback

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

Very Simple Sitemap

5/5(2 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.

Very Simple Sitemap Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable XML-RPC Pingback or Very Simple Sitemap more popular?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback has 60K+ active installations while Very Simple Sitemap has 100. Disable XML-RPC Pingback is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable XML-RPC Pingback or Very Simple Sitemap?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback has a 3.9/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Very Simple Sitemap has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Disable XML-RPC Pingback and Very Simple Sitemap free?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback is free and Very Simple Sitemap is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable XML-RPC Pingback or Very Simple Sitemap?
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 Very Simple Sitemap was last updated 13 years ago.

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