# Secure XML-RPC

> Secure XML-RPC has 50+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Secure XML-RPC shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 7,129
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (-1.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 30, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Eric Mann (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ericmann/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/secure-xml-rpc/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authentication/) | #63 | 263 |
| [oauth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/oauth/) | #15 | 61 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,583 |
| [xmlrpc](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/xmlrpc/) | #22 | 52 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| authentication | >100 | 4,274 |
| oauth | >100 | 1,442 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| xmlrpc | >100 | 155 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 74.1%
- 0.1: 25.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Limit Login Attempts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (202) | Apr 4, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 2 | [WPS Limit Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-limit-login/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (83) | Sep 18, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [Two Factor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/two-factor/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (208) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [WP-Members Membership Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-members/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (273) | Sep 8, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Google Authenticator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-authenticator/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (135) | Aug 23, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress (OTP, SMS, Email, Google Authenticator)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/miniorange-2-factor-authentication/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (385) | Sep 21, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [WP Limit Login Attempts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-limit-login-attempts/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (300) | Sep 15, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 8 | [Login for Google Apps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-apps-login/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (64) | May 8, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 9 | [Login by Auth0](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auth0/) | 10K+ | 3.1/5 (18) | Jul 12, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/two-factor-2fa-via-email/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 11, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Secure XML-RPC safe to use in 2026?
Secure XML-RPC shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Secure XML-RPC?
Secure XML-RPC is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,129 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Secure XML-RPC work with WordPress 7.1?
Secure XML-RPC is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Secure XML-RPC last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 30, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Secure XML-RPC?
Secure XML-RPC is developed and maintained by Eric Mann.

### What are the best alternatives to Secure XML-RPC?
The most popular alternatives to Secure XML-RPC are Limit Login Attempts (300K+ installs), WPS Limit Login (100K+ installs) and Two Factor (100K+ installs).


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