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Control XML-RPC publishing

Control remote publishing with XML-RPC from the writing settings page.

By Mark-k·Xmlrpc·Free
5(2 reviews)
·500 active installs·Updated 10 years ago
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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.

5/52 reviews
500active installs
21K+total downloads
14 yearssince 2012

Overview

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.

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Ratings & Reviews

52 reviews
5 ★
2
4 ★
0
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2 ★
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1 ★
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Compatibility

WordPress3.5+ requiredTested up to 4.4.34
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0

Initial release

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Contributors

Mark-kMark-k
Plugin Info
Version
1.0
Last Updated
Dec 4, 2015
WP Requires
3.5+
Tested Up To
4.4.34
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
500
Downloads
21K+
Added
Dec 17, 2012
Business
Free

Tags

xmlrpcxml-rpcsecurity

Developer

M
Mark-k
7 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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