# Rename XMLRPC

> Rename XMLRPC has 1K+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 12 reviews and 196 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Rename XMLRPC shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Make XML-RPC work if you rename the file. Some hosts block access to xmlrpc.php file making it impossible to use**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 30,306
- **Downloads (30 days):** 196 (+16.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 12 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Apr 26, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.19
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jorge Bernal (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/koke/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/rename-xml-rpc/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [xmlrpc](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/xmlrpc/) | #6 | 53 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| xmlrpc | #68 | 155 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 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 |
| 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 |
| 11 | [Control XML-RPC publishing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/control-xml-rpc-publishing/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 4, 2015 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rename XMLRPC free?
Yes. Rename XMLRPC is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Rename XMLRPC safe to use in 2026?
Rename XMLRPC shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Rename XMLRPC?
Rename XMLRPC is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 30,306 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 196 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Rename XMLRPC work with WordPress 7.1?
Rename XMLRPC is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Rename XMLRPC last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on April 26, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Rename XMLRPC?
Rename XMLRPC is developed and maintained by Jorge Bernal.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rename-xml-rpc/ · Generated 2026-10-04 07:23 UTC by PageForge