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<p>A lightweight WordPress security plugin to prevent brute force attacks and disable XML-RPC.</p>
<h3>What can you do with WordShield?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Brute Force Protection</li>
<li>Disable XML-RPC API exploits</li>
<li>Change default Login URL  –<strong>Planned</strong></li>
<li>Add Security Headers –<strong>Planned</strong></li>
<li>Content Protection –<strong>Planned</strong></li>
<li>Login Security –<strong>Planned</strong></li>
<li>Hide Generator Tags</li>
<li>Disable PHP Editing</li>
</ul>
<h3>Future Roadmap</h3>
<ul>
<li>Stop user enumerations.</li>
<li>Request rate throttler.</li>
<li>Prevent comment spam.</li>
<li>IP Ban.</li>
<li>Prevent code execution.</li>
<li>2FA</li>
<li>Backup & Restore.</li>
<li>Support for multisite.</li>
<li>Logs, Notifications, and more!</li>
</ul>
<h3>Note:</h3>
<p>The current version of the WordShield Security plugin does not work in a multisite environment.</p>
<h3>Advantages of WordShield Security Plugin</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Lean Code—</strong> Unlike most other Security Plugins, WordShield focuses on the core functionalities and has zero bloat.</li>
<li><strong>Ultrafast—</strong> This lightweight plugin adds negligible overhead to your website. Each new release is tested for performance before making it available for general use. </li>
<li>It added only 0.004 seconds of execution time in our internal performance profiling tests.*</li>
<li><strong>Failsafe—</strong> This WordPress security plugin does not modify any core file. It does not alter the .htaccess file as well. With easy-to-use recovery options, you can be sure that your WordPress website <strong>will never break</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Best Practices—</strong> WordShield follows WordPress best practices and respects the coding standards.</li>
<li><strong>Maintenance & Support—</strong> WordShield has a planned roadmap for the future. It is well-supported and updated for compatibility with each WordPress upgrade.</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to Limit Login Attempts in WordPress?</h3>
<p>You can limit login attempts to your WordPress website using the WordShield security plugin. You can prevent Brute Force attacks with the following steps:</p>
<ul>
<li>Open the settings screen after installing and activating the plugin.</li>
<li>Navigate to the Brute Force tab on the settings screen.</li>
<li>Set the maximum number of invalid attempts you want to allow for each user.</li>
<li>Set the time (in minutes) you want to lock a user account after exceeding the maximum number of invalid attempts.</li>
<li>If you do not want to prevent Brute Force attacks, select 0 for both of these settings.</li>
<li>Save the settings.</li>
</ul>
<p>👉 The WordShield security plugin informs the user about the remaining retries before the account becomes locked.<br />
👉 If an account gets locked, WordShield informs the user about the time to wait before trying to log in again.<br />
👉 You can customize the default error messages in any language by keying in the message in the 2 optional fields.<br />
👉 Use %%MINUTES_LEFT%% to show the time in minutes in your custom message. Use %%ATTEMPTS_LEFT%% to show the number of retries left in your custom message.</p>
<h3>How to disable XML-RPC API exploits?</h3>
<p>XML-RPC is enabled by default in every WordPress installation. While XML-RPC is necessary for certain services and plugins like Jetpack, it can make websites vulnerable to remote code injection.</p>
<p>You can protect your website from the XML-RPC vulnerability as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li>Open the settings screen after installing and activating the plugin.</li>
<li>Navigate to the XML-RPC tab on the settings screen.</li>
<li>Check the Disable XML-RPC checkbox to disable XML-RPC completely.</li>
<li>If you are using JetPack, you can select the Enable Jetpack access so that the Jetpack plugin continues to work seamlessly.</li>
<li>If you need specific IPs to access XML-RPC API, key in the comma-separated list of IPs in the Whitelisted IPs field.</li>
<li>Save the settings.</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to Hide the Generator tags in WordPress?</h3>
<p>WordPress and WooCommerce generator tags let the potential attackers can easily identify the specific version of WordPress (or WooCommerce) you are using. This, in turn, exposes technical vulnerabilities thereby making your site more susceptible to hacking attempts.</p>
<p>You can hide the generator tags in WordPress by the following steps.</p>
<ul>
<li>Open the settings screen after installing and activating the plugin.</li>
<li>Navigate to the Extras tab on the settings screen.</li>
<li>Select the checkbox Remove Generator tags.</li>
<li>Save the settings.</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to disable PHP editing?</h3>
<p>You can disable PHP editing to prevent accidental changes in plugins and themes causing a complete system crash.</p>
<p>You can disable PHP editing with the following steps:</p>
<ul>
<li>Open the settings screen after installing and activating the plugin.</li>
<li>Navigate to the Extras tab on the settings screen.</li>
<li>Select the checkbox Disable PHP editing.</li>
<li>Select the checkbox Disable theme change if you want to hide the Appearance menu as well.</li>
<li>Save the settings.</li>
</ul>


WordPress Security Plugin – WordShield

A lightweight WordPress security plugin to prevent brute force attacks and disable XML-RPC.

MonarchWP

Delower Hossain

<p><strong>Simple Disable XML-RPC</strong> is a lightweight, powerful WordPress plugin that gives you complete control over your site’s XML-RPC functionality. Protect your WordPress site from brute force attacks, DDoS attempts, and other XML-RPC security vulnerabilities with just one click.</p>
<h3>🔒 Why Disable XML-RPC?</h3>
<p>XML-RPC is a remote communication protocol that allows external applications to interact with your WordPress site. While useful for some services, it’s frequently exploited by attackers for:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Brute Force Attacks</strong> – Automated password guessing attempts</li>
<li><strong>DDoS Attacks</strong> – Overwhelming your server with requests</li>
<li><strong>Resource Exhaustion</strong> – Slowing down your website</li>
<li><strong>Pingback Vulnerabilities</strong> – Exploiting pingback features</li>
</ul>
<h3>✨ Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>🎯 One-Click Control</strong> – Modern toggle switch interface (NEW in v1.4.0)</li>
<li><strong>🔐 Enhanced Security</strong> – Block XML-RPC attacks instantly</li>
<li><strong>⚡ Improved Performance</strong> – Reduce server load and resource usage</li>
<li><strong>🎨 Beautiful Admin Interface</strong> – Clean, modern card-based design (NEW in v1.4.0)</li>
<li><strong>🌐 Translation Ready</strong> – Fully internationalized and translation-ready</li>
<li><strong>📱 Mobile Responsive</strong> – Settings page works perfectly on all devices</li>
<li><strong>🧹 Clean Uninstall</strong> – Removes all data when uninstalled</li>
<li><strong>⚙️ Developer Friendly</strong> – Well-coded, follows WordPress standards</li>
<li><strong>🔄 Regular Updates</strong> – Actively maintained and tested with latest WordPress versions</li>
<li><strong>💯 Lightweight</strong> – No bloat, minimal impact on your site</li>
</ul>
<h3>🆕 What’s New in Version 1.4.0</h3>
<ul>
<li>✅ Modern toggle switch replaces old checkbox</li>
<li>✅ Beautiful card-based admin interface</li>
<li>✅ Enhanced security with proper sanitization</li>
<li>✅ Better code organization (OOP approach)</li>
<li>✅ Improved accessibility and UX</li>
<li>✅ Removes X-Pingback header when disabled</li>
<li>✅ Fixed activation redirect for bulk installations</li>
<li>✅ Better mobile responsive design</li>
</ul>
<h3>🎯 Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Security-focused website owners</li>
<li>Sites that don’t use mobile apps or remote publishing</li>
<li>Sites experiencing XML-RPC attacks</li>
<li>Performance-conscious administrators</li>
<li>Anyone wanting better control over WordPress features</li>
</ul>
<h3>🔧 How It Works</h3>
<p>This plugin uses the native WordPress <code>xmlrpc_enabled</code> filter to safely disable XML-RPC without modifying core files. Simply activate the plugin, toggle the switch on the settings page, and you’re protected!</p>
<h3>⚠️ Important Note</h3>
<p>Disabling XML-RPC may affect:<br />
* WordPress mobile apps<br />
* Jetpack (some features)<br />
* Remote publishing tools<br />
* Pingbacks and trackbacks<br />
* Third-party services that rely on XML-RPC</p>
<p>Only disable XML-RPC if you don’t use these features.</p>
<h3>🤝 Contributing & Bug Reports</h3>
<p>Bug reports and pull requests are welcome on <a href="https://github.com/WordPress-Satkhira-Community/simple-disable-xml-rpc" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a>. Help us make this plugin better!</p>
<h3>💝 Support the Development</h3>
<p>If you find this plugin helpful, please consider:<br />
* ⭐ <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-disable-xml-rpc/reviews/" rel="ugc">Rating it 5 stars</a><br />
* 🐛 <a href="https://github.com/WordPress-Satkhira-Community/simple-disable-xml-rpc/issues" rel="nofollow ugc">Reporting bugs</a><br />
* 💬 <a href="https://github.com/WordPress-Satkhira-Community/simple-disable-xml-rpc/issues" rel="nofollow ugc">Suggesting features</a><br />
* ☕ <a href="https://www.wpsatkhira.com/donate" rel="nofollow ugc">Buying us a coffee</a></p>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
<p>Simple Disable XML-RPC does not:</p>
<ul>
<li>Collect any user data</li>
<li>Store any personal information</li>
<li>Make external API calls</li>
<li>Use cookies or tracking</li>
<li>Send data to third parties</li>
</ul>
<p>The plugin only stores one setting in your WordPress database: whether XML-RPC is enabled or disabled.</p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>Need help? We’re here for you!</p>
<ul>
<li>📖 <a href="https://www.wpsatkhira.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a></li>
<li>💬 <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-disable-xml-rpc/" rel="ugc">Support Forum</a></li>
<li>🐛 <a href="https://github.com/WordPress-Satkhira-Community/simple-disable-xml-rpc/issues" rel="nofollow ugc">Report Bugs</a></li>
<li>⭐ <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-disable-xml-rpc/reviews/" rel="ugc">Rate Plugin</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<p>Developed with ❤️ by <a href="https://www.wpsatkhira.com" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Satkhira Community</a></p>
<p><strong>Contributors:</strong><br />
* <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpdelower/" rel="nofollow ugc">wpdelower</a><br />
* <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/monarchwp23/" rel="nofollow ugc">monarchwp23</a></p>
<p>Special thanks to all our users and contributors who help make this plugin better!</p>


Simple Disable XML-RPC | Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks


A must needed plugin to disable XML-RPC and it's working fine right after enabling it.


Simple yet must needed


It's one of my go to plugin to make extra security layer. Thanks for this great plugin buddy. 


Very easy and ready to use

Simply disable XML-RPC on your WordPress site with a simple toggle switch. Protect your site from XML-RPC attacks and improve security.

WordPress Security Plugin – WordShield vs Simple Disable XML-RPC | Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks