Jonny Harris

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 <a href="http://www.jonathandavidharris.co.uk/scripts/disable-xml-rpc-fully/" title="website" rel="nofollow ugc">website</a> or follow me on twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/thespacedmonkey" rel="nofollow ugc">@thespacedmonkey</a>

Disable XML RPC Fully

Pascal CESCATO

Stop XML-RPC Attacks protects your WordPress site from XML-RPC brute force attacks, DDoS attempts, and reconnaissance probes while maintaining compatibility with essential services like Jetpack and WooCommerce.
Features:
<ul>
<li>Three security modes: Full Disable, Guest Disable, or Selective Blocking</li>
<li>Blocks dangerous methods: system.multicall, pingback.ping, and more</li>
<li>Compatible with Jetpack and WooCommerce</li>
<li>Optional user enumeration blocking</li>
<li>Attack logging for monitoring</li>
<li>Zero configuration required – works out of the box</li>
<li>Clean, intuitive admin interface</li>
</ul>

Stop XML-RPC Attacks

Blocks dangerous XML-RPC methods while preserving Jetpack, WooCommerce, and mobile apps compatibility.

Disable XML RPC Fully vs Stop XML-RPC Attacks