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<p>With WordPress version 3.5 remote publishing via XML-RPC became permanently active. This plugin simulates the functionality in versions 3.4 and before. Once active, XML-RPC functioning is disabled, and it can be enabled or disabled again in the “Settings” >> “Writing” admin page.</p>


Control XML-RPC publishing

Control remote publishing with XML-RPC from the writing settings page.

David Matthew

<p>TrimPress optimizes and trims some of the cruft from WordPress for a lighter, more secure theme!</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Slow down the Heartbeat API to save on admin-ajax usage.</li>
<li>Disable cart fragments, a resource-intensive WooCommerce script (TrimPress automatically detects WooCommerce and only shows this option if it is active).</li>
<li>Remove unnecessary clutter from the WordPress  section, like RSS, RSD, WLW manifest and adjacent post links.</li>
<li>Disable the built-in WordPress code editors that allow users to modify plugin and theme code.</li>
<li>Limit post revisions, which can cause unnecessary database bloat.</li>
<li>Disable automatic emoji rendering, which adds several extra scripts and styles to your site.</li>
<li>Disable the XML-RPC interface, an older system for remote WordPress access that can be exploited by hackers. </li>
<li>Remove the meta generator tag and version url parameters that let potential attackers know what WordPress version you’re using.</li>
<li>Disable comment autolinking, a feature often exploited by spammers.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Development</h3>
<ul>
<li>Namespaced and object-oriented code.</li>
<li>Adheres to <a href="https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress-Coding-Standards" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Coding Standards</a>.</li>
</ul>


TrimPress

TrimPress optimizes and trims some of the cruft from WordPress for a lighter, more secure theme!

Control XML-RPC publishing vs TrimPress