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Deactivate XML-RPC — WordPress Security Plugin

Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress

by tildemark · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.0 Tested up to WP 4.2.39

Deactivate XML-RPC has 200+ active installs on WordPress.org and 5,133 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 13, 2015, tested up to WordPress 4.2.39.

Deactivate XML-RPC at a glance

Active installs
200+
Total downloads
5,133
Downloads, last 30 days
–
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Deactivate XML-RPC well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, not yet with the current 7.1

Details

This plugin will completely disable or deactivates XML-RPC on your WordPress installation. This will prevent any brute force attacks to your website u …

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

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Tags

  • ddos
  • firewall
  • xml-rpc
  • xmlrpc

More from tildemark

Version
1.0
Last updated
May 13, 2015
First published
May 13, 2015
Requires WordPress
3.5
Tested up to
4.2.39
Requires PHP
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Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Deactivate XML-RPC FAQ

How many active installs does Deactivate XML-RPC have?

WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs for Deactivate XML-RPC as of September 7, 2026.

Is Deactivate XML-RPC still maintained?

The last release was on May 13, 2015, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Is Deactivate XML-RPC free?

Deactivate XML-RPC is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.