Control XML-RPC publishing
With WordPress version 3.5 remote publishing via XML-RPC became permanently active. This plugin simulates the functionality in versions 3.4 and before. Once active, XML-RPC functioning is disabled, and it can be enabled…
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Control XML-RPC publishing shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Control XML-RPC publishing stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| security | >100 |
| xml-rpc | >100 |
| xmlrpc | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Control XML-RPC publishing
From the official readme · v1.0Description
With WordPress version 3.5 remote publishing via XML-RPC became permanently active. This plugin simulates the functionality in versions 3.4 and before. Once active, XML-RPC functioning is disabled, and it can be enabled or disabled again in the “Settings” >> “Writing” admin page.
Installation
Extract the zip file and just drop the contents in the wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WordPress installation and then activate the Plugin from Plugins page.
After activation XML-RPC publishung will be disabled automattically until you enable it in “Settings” >> “Writing”
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FAQ
Control XML-RPC publishing: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is Control XML-RPC publishing free?
Yes. Control XML-RPC publishing is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Control XML-RPC publishing safe to use in 2026?
Control XML-RPC publishing shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Control XML-RPC publishing?
Control XML-RPC publishing is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 21,547 times since it launched in December 2012. It was downloaded 115 times in the last 30 days.
Does Control XML-RPC publishing work with WordPress 7.1?
Control XML-RPC publishing is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Control XML-RPC publishing last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 4, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes Control XML-RPC publishing?
Control XML-RPC publishing is developed and maintained by Mark-k.
What are the best alternatives to Control XML-RPC publishing?
The most popular alternatives to Control XML-RPC publishing are Wordfence Security (5M+ installs), Really Simple Security (3M+ installs) and Jetpack (3M+ installs).
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