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Simple Disable XML-RPC — WordPress Security Plugin

Simple Disable XML-RPC | Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks

by Delower Hossain · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.4.0 Tested up to WP 6.8.8 PHP 7.4+

Simple Disable XML-RPC has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 9,784 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on November 9, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.

Simple Disable XML-RPC at a glance

Active installs
1,000+
Total downloads
9,784
Downloads, last 30 days
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available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Simple Disable XML-RPC well maintained?

Support threads resolved
0 of 1
recent threads on the WordPress.org support forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 6.8.8, not yet with the current 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • 🎯 One-Click Control – Modern toggle switch interface (NEW in v1.4.0)
  • 🔐 Enhanced Security – Block XML-RPC attacks instantly
  • ⚡ Improved Performance – Reduce server load and resource usage
  • 🎨 Beautiful Admin Interface – Clean, modern card-based design (NEW in v1.4.0)
  • 🌐 Translation Ready – Fully internationalized and translation-ready
  • 📱 Mobile Responsive – Settings page works perfectly on all devices
  • 🧹 Clean Uninstall – Removes all data when uninstalled
  • ⚙️ Developer Friendly – Well-coded, follows WordPress standards
  • 🔄 Regular Updates – Actively maintained and tested with latest WordPress versions
  • 💯 Lightweight – No bloat, minimal impact on your site

Simple Disable XML-RPC reviews and ratings

5 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
5.0 out of 5

5 reviews

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  • Simple, Lightweight & Effective

    I always recommend this plugin for quickly disabling XML-RPC and boosting WordPress security. No config needed—just activate and done. Appreciate the effort!

    Abu Raihan

  • Very easy and ready to use

    It's one of my go to plugin to make extra security layer. Thanks for this great plugin buddy.

    Riad Mahmud

  • Beautiful and easy plugin

    Beautiful and easy plugin

    Ashim Mollick

  • Plugin results

    I have install the plugin and it works fine. I highly recommend for try it out this must needed plugin. to disable XML-RPC and it’s very easy to us.

    Shamim Ahamed

  • Excellent Solution

    Simple is certainly appropriate for this very straightforward plugin "Simple Disable" - To improve our security I now have it installed on all my client websites hosted on Hostinger - (Jim, Neat Websites)

    jimk111

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Details

Simply disable XML-RPC on your WordPress site with a simple toggle switch. Protect your site from XML-RPC attacks and improve security.

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

Rankings Simple Disable XML-RPC competes in

Tags

  • disable xml
  • disable xml-rpc
  • wordpress security
  • xml
  • xmlrpc

More from Delower Hossain

Version
1.4.0
Last updated
Nov 9, 2025
First published
Dec 12, 2023
Requires WordPress
6.1
Tested up to
6.8.8
Requires PHP
7.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Simple Disable XML-RPC FAQ

What does Simple Disable XML-RPC do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Simple Disable XML-RPC offers 🎯 One-Click Control – Modern toggle switch interface (NEW in v1.4.0), 🔐 Enhanced Security – Block XML-RPC attacks instantly, ⚡ Improved Performance – Reduce server load and resource usage, 🎨 Beautiful Admin Interface – Clean, modern card-based design (NEW in v1.4.0) and 🌐 Translation Ready – Fully internationalized and translation-ready.

How many active installs does Simple Disable XML-RPC have?

WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for Simple Disable XML-RPC as of September 7, 2026.

Is Simple Disable XML-RPC still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on November 9, 2025 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.

Does Simple Disable XML-RPC have good support?

On the WordPress.org forum, 0 of 1 recent support threads for Simple Disable XML-RPC are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.

Is Simple Disable XML-RPC free?

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