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Disable XML-RPC Pingback vs Whitespace Fixer for XML 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
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Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap

Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap

5(3)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 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 Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap has 1.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap5/5
Total Reviews
14Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap3
Active Installs
60K+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap100
Total Downloads
421K+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap1.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable XML-RPC Pingback
Whitespace Fixer for XML SitemapN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoDisable XML-RPC Pingback
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Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap2 weeks ago
First Released
2014Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap2025
Age
12 yearsDisable XML-RPC Pingback
Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap1 year
WP Requires
4.8+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap5.2+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap7.2+
Business Model
FreeDisable XML-RPC Pingback
Whitespace Fixer for XML SitemapFree
Latest Version
1.2.2Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap1.0.5

Rating Breakdown

Disable XML-RPC Pingback

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

Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap

5/5(3 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.

Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable XML-RPC Pingback or Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap more popular?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback has 60K+ active installations while Whitespace Fixer for XML 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 Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback has a 3.9/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Disable XML-RPC Pingback and Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap free?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback is free and Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable XML-RPC Pingback or Whitespace Fixer for XML 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 Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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