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Total downloads: 258
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 5/14/2025 (231 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 5/11/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 231 days ago

38/100

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Likely maintained (last update 231 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.2

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openzenta (Owner)2

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Description

This plugin disables the XML-RPC functionality in WordPress by using the xmlrpc_enabled filter. XML-RPC can be used for brute-force attacks and other malicious purposes. Most WordPress sites do not require it anymore.

Further Information

Support and more information

Features:

  • Disables all XML-RPC functionality
  • Shows a one-line admin notice (visible to administrators only, on the Dashboard)
  • No settings, no bloat

This plugin is lightweight and suitable for minimal or security-focused setups.

Credits

Maintained by openzenta. Suggestions and contributions welcome!

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. That’s it. XML-RPC is now disabled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I re-enable XML-RPC later?

Yes, simply deactivate or uninstall this plugin.

Does this affect the REST API?

No. The WordPress REST API remains fully functional.

Review feed

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Screenshots

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Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release – disables XML-RPC
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