Disable XML-RPC vs XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital
80 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable XML-RPC leads in active installations (200K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable XML-RPC has accumulated 611K+ total downloads while XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable XML-RPC | XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 29 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 611K+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2024 | |
| Age | 14 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 8.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.1 | 2.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Disable XML-RPC
XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital
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Recent Reviews
Disable XML-RPC Reviews
Reduced to perfection
Dead simple as it should be. Nice, thank you for that.
Perfect plugin on updated WP version
It works perfectly on WordPress 6.4.3 (tested in 2 sites), without plugins conflict. See the tab FAQ to check that after instal, just test it on website quoted there: (xmlrpc-check) – if the test retu
Does not work with WordPress 6.4.2
Does not work with WordPress 6.4.2, xmlrpc-check tool still shows “All XML-RPC methods are available on the server”
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