# Best Disable Xml-Rpc Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 6 disable xml-rpc plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Disable XML-RPC-API, Simple Disable XML-RPC, AB WP Security.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable XML-RPC-API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-xml-rpc-api/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (43) | Feb 4, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 2 | [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 |
| 3 | [AB WP Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ab-wp-security/) | 10+ | — | Jun 18, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Senpai Software – Two-factor authentication (2FA) with a key file](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/senpai-software-2fa/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 8, 2023 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [MSC Stealth Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/msc-stealth-login/) | <10 | — | Aug 28, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 6 | [Fixora Disable XML-RPC](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fixora-disable-xml-rpc/) | <10 | — | Oct 5, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular disable xml-rpc plugin for WordPress?
Disable XML-RPC-API is the most popular disable xml-rpc plugin with 100K+ active installs and a 4.2/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many disable xml-rpc plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 6 plugins tagged “disable xml-rpc” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which disable xml-rpc plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Disable XML-RPC-API has the highest rating at 4.2/5 from 43 reviews.

### Are these disable xml-rpc plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 6 disable xml-rpc plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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