Who should use Rename XMLRPC?

Rename XMLRPC is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and administrators.

Is Rename XMLRPC free?

Yes — Rename XMLRPC is free to use.

Is Rename XMLRPC still maintained?

It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.

What projects are similar to Rename XMLRPC?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Disable XML-RPC, Remove XML-RPC Methods, and Deactivate XML-RPC Service.

Who makes Rename XMLRPC?

Rename XMLRPC is developed by Jorge Bernal.

How long has Rename XMLRPC been around?

Rename XMLRPC first shipped in 2011.

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Rename XMLRPC

Name: Rename XMLRPC
Author: Jorge Bernal

wordpress.orgSecurity & compliance platforms

Rename XMLRPC is a WordPress plugin that lets administrators change the filename of the XML-RPC endpoint. It is intended for WordPress sites hosted where access to the default xmlrpc.php file is blocked, though the listing indicates it may no longer be maintained.

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Overview

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Rename XMLRPC is a Security & compliance platforms project. It focuses on restoring XML-RPC access when a hosting provider blocks the default xmlrpc.php filename. It is built as a B2B product for wordPress site owners and administrators. Rename XMLRPC costs nothing to use. It runs on the web.

Jorge Bernal builds and maintains Rename XMLRPC, and it first shipped in 2011. Key capabilities include endpoint renaming, wordPress activation, and manual file configuration. The interface is available in English and Burmese. It is being sunset.

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

Endpoint renaming
WordPress activation
Manual file configuration
XML-RPC access

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Indexing history

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Indexed2 Sept · 19:27 UTC
Rename XMLRPC verified via WordPress Plugins
Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about Rename XMLRPC

What does Rename XMLRPC do?: Rename XMLRPC focuses on restoring XML-RPC access when a hosting provider blocks the default xmlrpc.php filename. It is catalogued under Security & compliance platforms on PulseGate.
Who should use Rename XMLRPC?: Rename XMLRPC is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and administrators.
Is Rename XMLRPC free?: Yes — Rename XMLRPC is free to use.
What platforms does Rename XMLRPC run on?: Rename XMLRPC runs on the web.
Is Rename XMLRPC still maintained?: It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
What projects are similar to Rename XMLRPC?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Disable XML-RPC, Remove XML-RPC Methods, and Deactivate XML-RPC Service.Disable XML-RPC Remove XML-RPC Methods Deactivate XML-RPC Service
Who makes Rename XMLRPC?: Rename XMLRPC is developed by Jorge Bernal.
How long has Rename XMLRPC been around?: Rename XMLRPC first shipped in 2011.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
Languages: English, Burmese
First seen: 2 Sept 2026
Status: 🔴 Sunsetting
Built for: WordPress site owners and administrators
Model: B2B
Solves: Restoring XML-RPC access when a hosting provider blocks the default xmlrpc.php filename.

Registered as

WordPress.org: rename-xml-rpc

Developer

Jorge Bernal

Index record

Indexed: 2 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 2 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: rename-xmlrpc-wordpress-org
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 2 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: 2 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://wordpress.org/plugins/rename-xml-rpc

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