Rename XMLRPC
by Jorge Bernal · WordPress.org page · Website
Rename XMLRPC has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 30,117 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on April 26, 2021, tested up to WordPress 5.7.17.
Rename XMLRPC at a glance
Is Rename XMLRPC well maintained?
Rename XMLRPC reviews and ratings
12 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Details
Make XML-RPC work if you rename the file. Some hosts block access to xmlrpc.php file making it impossible to use
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- xmlrpc
- Version
- 1.1
- Last updated
- Apr 26, 2021
- First published
- Sep 15, 2011
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 5.7.17
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Rename XMLRPC FAQ
How many active installs does Rename XMLRPC have?
WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for Rename XMLRPC as of September 7, 2026.
Is Rename XMLRPC still maintained?
The last release was on April 26, 2021, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Rename XMLRPC free?
Rename XMLRPC is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.