XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital
XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital is an advanced security plugin for WordPress. It blocks access to xmlrpc.php for all requests except those explicitly al …
5(1 reviews)
·80 active installs·Updated 1 year agoAs of April 2026, XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital is a WordPress xmlrpc plugin with 80 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 2.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP 8.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2024. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Disable XML-RPC.
5/51 reviews
80active installs
2.2K+total downloads
2 yearssince 2024
Overview
XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital is an advanced security plugin for WordPress. It blocks access to xmlrpc.php for all requests except those explicitly allowed, such as requests from Jetpack, the WordPress mobile app, and other specified services. With the latest enhancements, users can customize the list of allowed services and create custom allowances for specific IPs, URLs, or referrers directly from the WordPress admin dashboard.
Key Features:
– Blocks unauthorized access to xmlrpc.php, enhancing WordPress security.
– Allows specific services like Jetpack and the WordPress mobile app to work seamlessly.
– New settings page for managing allowed plugins and custom allowances.
– AJAX-powered options saving for a smooth user experience.
– Fully compatible with PH…
Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | false+ requiredTested up to 6.7.5 |
| PHP | 8.0+ required |
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Changelog
2.0
- Overhauled plugin to include an admin settings page.
- Added support for custom allowances (IPs, URLs, referrers).
- Improved compatibility with PHP 8.0+.
- Enhanced AJAX-powered saving for a seamless experience.
- Updated blocking logic for better performance and flexibility.
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