Disable XML RPC Fully
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.
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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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Disable XML RPC Fully stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| xmlrpc | >100 |
Version adoption
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Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Disable XML RPC Fully
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
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.
If you wish to follow the development of this plugin, view the code on the official plugin website or follow me on twitter @thespacedmonkey
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
Using The WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
- Search for
disable-xml-rpc-fully - Click ‘Install Now’
- Activate the plugin on the Plugin dashboard
Uploading in WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Upload’ area
- Select
disable-xml-rpc-fully.zipfrom your computer - Click ‘Install Now’
- Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
Using FTP
- Download
disable-xml-rpc-fully.zip - Extract the
disable-xml-rpc-fullydirectory to your computer - Upload the
disable-xml-rpc-fullydirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
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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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