Stop XML-RPC Attacks vs XML-RPC Settings (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 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Stop XML-RPC Attacks has accumulated 27K+ total downloads while XML-RPC Settings has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Stop XML-RPC Attacks | XML-RPC Settings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 6.0K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 27K+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2021 | |
| Age | 7 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 3.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.0 | 1.2.1 |
Rating
5/5Stop XML-RPC Attacks
◄XML-RPC SettingsN/A
Total Reviews
4Stop XML-RPC Attacks
◄XML-RPC Settings0
Active Installs
6.0K+Stop XML-RPC Attacks
◄XML-RPC Settings30
Total Downloads
27K+Stop XML-RPC Attacks
◄XML-RPC Settings1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AStop XML-RPC Attacks
XML-RPC SettingsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoStop XML-RPC Attacks
◄XML-RPC Settings4 years ago
First Released
2019Stop XML-RPC Attacks
XML-RPC Settings2021
Age
7 yearsStop XML-RPC Attacks
XML-RPC Settings5 years
WP Requires
6.0+Stop XML-RPC Attacks
XML-RPC Settings3.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Stop XML-RPC Attacks
XML-RPC Settings5.3+
Business Model
FreeStop XML-RPC Attacks
XML-RPC SettingsFree
Latest Version
2.0.0Stop XML-RPC Attacks
XML-RPC Settings1.2.1
Rating Breakdown
Stop XML-RPC Attacks
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
XML-RPC Settings
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
XML-RPC Settings Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stop XML-RPC Attacks or XML-RPC Settings more popular?
Stop XML-RPC Attacks has 6.0K+ active installations while XML-RPC Settings has 30. Stop XML-RPC Attacks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Stop XML-RPC Attacks or XML-RPC Settings?
Stop XML-RPC Attacks has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while XML-RPC Settings has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Stop XML-RPC Attacks and XML-RPC Settings free?
Stop XML-RPC Attacks is free and XML-RPC Settings is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Stop XML-RPC Attacks or XML-RPC Settings?
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 XML-RPC Settings was last updated 4 years ago.
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