As of April 2026, Disable XML-RPC is a WordPress xmlrpc plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 138 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2026. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Top alternative: Disable XML-RPC.
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0active installs
138total downloads
3 monthssince 2026
Overview
- XML-RPC Control Dashboard provides WordPress administrators with a way of quickly toggling on/off the XML-RPC functionality.
- On initial installation and activation, XML-RPC will be disabled,
- It displays the current enabled/disabled status in the dashboard, helping users avoid leaving access on unnecessarily.
- It features XML-RPC rate limiting functionality, providing some protection to users while XML-RPC is on.
- Rate limiting is on by default, but can be turned off. Note that it’s not perfect security however, and we recommend XML-RPC is disabled after use.
Why Control XML-RPC?
XML-RPC is a WordPress feature that allows remote access to your site. While useful for legitimate applications like mobile apps and remote publishing, it’s frequently exploited for:
- Brute force passw…
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
Top Alternatives to Disable XML-RPC – Dashboard Control
Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.0.1
- Changed plugin name to “Disable XML-RPC – Dashboard Control” for improved search visibility
- No functional changes
Contributors
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