Rename XMLRPC
Make XML-RPC work if you rename the file. Some hosts block access to xmlrpc.php file making it impossible to use
4.3(12 reviews)
·1.0K+ active installs·Updated 4 years agoAs of April 2026, Rename XMLRPC is a WordPress xmlrpc plugin with 1.0K+ active installations and a 4.3/5 rating from 12 reviews. It has been downloaded 29K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.9+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 4 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Download volume is stable this week. Top alternative: Disable XML-RPC.
4.3/512 reviews
1.0K+active installs
29K+total downloads
15 yearssince 2011
Overview
Make XML-RPC work if you rename the file. Some hosts block access to xmlrpc.php file making it impossible to use
Ratings & Reviews
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Recent Reviews
Still works!
by revixi5·2 years ago
I simply renamed the physical file “xmlrpc2.php” (as the default name use in the script) and everything wen’t fine. Thanks a lot!
Works well!
by branhampaul·3 years ago
This plugin helped me log-in through the WordPress Android app after it was giving me XML-RPC error. After installing, I changed the xmlrpc file in file manager by simply adding “2”.
Thank you, Developer. You may want to update this plugin too.
I thought this plugin could be the solution but…
by stopthepress·4 years ago
Yesterday my server provider migrated servers using now cPanel 100.0.11 Apache 2.4.52 and PHP 7.4. Now Windows Live Writer can’t upload a post anymore. I disabled ModSecurity in cPanel and same problem. Then installed this Rename Xmlrpc and same thing. This plugin does nothing. I’m stuck.
Worked worked me. But the instructions are wrong.
by trhdenmkj·4 years ago·1 reply
Testet with WP Version: 5.7
But the Install instructions are wrong.
The File must be renamed to ‘xmlrpc2.php’. Or you need to edit the plugin code.
Fantastic
by brunozbak·5 years ago
It’s simple. And it WORKS! This is how EVERY plugin should be. Well done!
Download Trends
Today: 5Yesterday: 4This week: 21Period total: 1K
Compatibility
| WordPress | 2.9+ requiredTested up to 5.7.15 |
| PHP | false+ required |
Version Adoption
v1.1
100.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.1
Fix the RSD document link by using the renamed filepath
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