# Disable XML RPC Fully

> Disable XML RPC Fully has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 174 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Disable XML RPC Fully shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Simple plugin that disables XML-RPC, since it is enabled by default on WordPress 3.5 and above. It also removed references in the headers and in the body of the html.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 6,502
- **Downloads (30 days):** 174 (-20.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 23, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jonny Harris (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/spacedmonkey/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-xml-rpc-fully/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [xmlrpc](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/xmlrpc/) | #15 | 53 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| xmlrpc | >100 | 155 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable XML-RPC](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-xml-rpc/) | 200K+ | 4.1/5 (34) | May 27, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [Disable XML-RPC-API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-xml-rpc-api/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (43) | Feb 4, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 3 | [Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pingback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-xmlrpc-pingback-ping/) | 7K+ | 3/5 (6) | Jul 24, 2023 | 33/100 |
| 4 | [Stop XML-RPC Attacks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stop-xml-rpc-attacks/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 27, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [Remove XML-RPC Methods](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wee-remove-xmlrpc-methods/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 18, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [Rename XMLRPC](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rename-xml-rpc/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Apr 26, 2021 | 36/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Disable XML-RPC / Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-disable-xml-rpc/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Nov 9, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [REST XML-RPC Data Checker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-xmlrpc-data-checker/) | 900+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 4, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eazy-xmlrpc-pingback-disable/) | 700+ | 5/5 (4) | Jan 2, 2018 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [WP Login Door](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-login-door/) | 400+ | 5/5 (6) | Jun 11, 2025 | 48/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disable XML RPC Fully free?
Yes. Disable XML RPC Fully is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Disable XML RPC Fully safe to use in 2026?
Disable XML RPC Fully shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Disable XML RPC Fully?
Disable XML RPC Fully is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,502 times since it launched in February 2014. It was downloaded 174 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Disable XML RPC Fully work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable XML RPC Fully is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Disable XML RPC Fully last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on February 23, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Disable XML RPC Fully?
Disable XML RPC Fully is developed and maintained by Jonny Harris.

### What are the best alternatives to Disable XML RPC Fully?
The most popular alternatives to Disable XML RPC Fully are Disable XML-RPC (200K+ installs), Disable XML-RPC-API (100K+ installs) and Remove & Disable XML-RPC Pi… (7K+ installs).


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