Control remote publishing with XML-RPC from the writing settings page.
As of April 2026, Control XML-RPC publishing is a WordPress xmlrpc plugin with 500 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 21K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Disable XML-RPC.
With WordPress version 3.5 remote publishing via XML-RPC became permanently active. This plugin simulates the functionality in versions 3.4 and before. Once active, XML-RPC functioning is disabled, and it can be enabled or disabled again in the “Settings” >> “Writing” admin page.
| WordPress | 3.5+ requiredTested up to 4.4.34 |
| PHP | false+ required |
Initial release
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