Disable XML-RPC Pingback vs Warm Cache (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Disable XML-RPC Pingback
60K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Warm Cache has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 19 reviews) while Disable XML-RPC Pingback leads in active installations (60K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable XML-RPC Pingback has accumulated 421K+ total downloads while Warm Cache has 29K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable XML-RPC Pingback | Warm Cache | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.9/5 | ► | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ► | 19 |
| Active Installs | 60K+ | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 421K+ | ◄ | 29K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2010 | |
| Age | 12 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.8+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.2 | 4.1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Recent Reviews
Disable XML-RPC Pingback Reviews
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.
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.
Broke my site
This broke my site, I had to revert to a backup on the server after installing it.
Warm Cache Reviews
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