this plugin allows you to only enable/disable the specific XML-RPC methods you need.
As of April 2026, Disable XMLRPC Methods is a WordPress disable plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 15 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Classic Widgets.
If you want to enable the WordPress, Movable Type, MetaWeblog and Blogger XML-RPC publishing protocols, this allows you to only enable the specific methods you need. You can disable any other methods and make your blog less vulnerable for hackers/spammers.
| WordPress | false+ requiredTested up to 3.1.4 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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