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Disable XML-RPC Pingback vs Custom Post Exporter (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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Custom Post Exporter

Custom Post Exporter

4.8(16)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Post Exporter has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 16 reviews) while Disable XML-RPC Pingback leads in active installations (60K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable XML-RPC Pingback has accumulated 421K+ total downloads while Custom Post Exporter has 120K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Custom Post Exporter4.8/5
Total Reviews
14Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Custom Post Exporter16
Active Installs
60K+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Custom Post Exporter3.0K+
Total Downloads
421K+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
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Custom Post Exporter120K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable XML-RPC Pingback
Custom Post ExporterN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoDisable XML-RPC Pingback
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Custom Post Exporter1 year ago
First Released
2014Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Custom Post Exporter2014
Age
12 yearsDisable XML-RPC Pingback
Custom Post Exporter12 years
WP Requires
4.8+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Custom Post Exporter6.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Custom Post Exporterfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable XML-RPC Pingback
Custom Post ExporterFree
Latest Version
1.2.2Disable XML-RPC Pingback
Custom Post Exporter1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable XML-RPC Pingback

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

Custom Post Exporter

4.8/5(16 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
6%

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.

Custom Post Exporter Reviews

by stef1964

Perfect

Perfect 👍Exactly what I was looking for!

by Allyson

Awesome

This plugin should be merged into core.

by worldless

It’s such a masterpiece

I wish it had the import function integrated as well. Thanks for this great plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable XML-RPC Pingback or Custom Post Exporter more popular?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback has 60K+ active installations while Custom Post Exporter has 3.0K+. Disable XML-RPC Pingback is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable XML-RPC Pingback or Custom Post Exporter?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback has a 3.9/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Custom Post Exporter has a 4.8/5 rating from 16 reviews.
Are Disable XML-RPC Pingback and Custom Post Exporter free?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback is free and Custom Post Exporter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable XML-RPC Pingback or Custom Post Exporter?
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 Custom Post Exporter was last updated 1 year ago.

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