What is Disable XML-RPC?

Disable XML-RPC focuses on preventing unwanted XML-RPC access and requests on a WordPress site. It is catalogued under Website firewall, bot & spam protection on PulseGate.

Who is Disable XML-RPC for?

Disable XML-RPC is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and administrators.

Does Disable XML-RPC have a free plan?

Yes — Disable XML-RPC is free to use.

What platforms does Disable XML-RPC run on?

Disable XML-RPC runs on the web.

Is Disable XML-RPC still maintained?

Unverified. Disable XML-RPC has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to Disable XML-RPC?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Disable XML-RPC-API, Deactivate XML-RPC Service, and Simple XML-RPC Disabler.

Who makes Disable XML-RPC?

Disable XML-RPC is developed by Phil Erb.

When did Disable XML-RPC launch?

Disable XML-RPC first shipped in 2012.

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Disable XML-RPC

Name: Disable XML-RPC
Author: Phil Erb

wordpress.orgWebsite firewall, bot & spam protection

Disable XML-RPC is a WordPress plugin that uses WordPress's built-in filter to disable the XML-RPC API on sites running WordPress 3.5 or later. It is intended for site owners and administrators who do not need XML-RPC access and want to reduce related attack or abuse surfaces.

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Overview

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Disable XML-RPC is a Website firewall, bot & spam protection project. It focuses on preventing unwanted XML-RPC access and requests on a WordPress site. Disable XML-RPC is a B2B product aimed at wordPress site owners and administrators. Disable XML-RPC is free to use. Disable XML-RPC is available on the web.

Behind Disable XML-RPC is Phil Erb, and it first shipped in 2012. PulseGate's similarity index places it among 5 comparable projects. Among its 4 catalogued features are XML-RPC disabling, wordPress filter, and request blocking. The interface is available in English and Uyghur.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

XML-RPC disabling
WordPress filter
Request blocking
Error response

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed5 Sept · 08:19 UTC
Disable XML-RPC verified via WordPress Plugins
Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about Disable XML-RPC

What is Disable XML-RPC?: Disable XML-RPC focuses on preventing unwanted XML-RPC access and requests on a WordPress site. It is catalogued under Website firewall, bot & spam protection on PulseGate.
Who is Disable XML-RPC for?: Disable XML-RPC is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and administrators.
Does Disable XML-RPC have a free plan?: Yes — Disable XML-RPC is free to use.
What platforms does Disable XML-RPC run on?: Disable XML-RPC runs on the web.
Is Disable XML-RPC still maintained?: Unverified. Disable XML-RPC has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to Disable XML-RPC?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Disable XML-RPC-API, Deactivate XML-RPC Service, and Simple XML-RPC Disabler.Disable XML-RPC-API Deactivate XML-RPC Service Simple XML-RPC Disabler
Who makes Disable XML-RPC?: Disable XML-RPC is developed by Phil Erb.
When did Disable XML-RPC launch?: Disable XML-RPC first shipped in 2012.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
Languages: English, Uyghur
First seen: 5 Sept 2026
Built for: WordPress site owners and administrators
Model: B2B
Solves: Preventing unwanted XML-RPC access and requests on a WordPress site.

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WordPress.org: disable-xml-rpc

Developer

Phil Erb

Index record

Indexed: 5 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 5 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: disable-xml-rpc-wordpress-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 5 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 5 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 5 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-xml-rpc

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