Who should use XML/RSS Guardian?

XML/RSS Guardian is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners.

Is XML/RSS Guardian free?

Yes — XML/RSS Guardian is free to use.

What platforms does XML/RSS Guardian run on?

XML/RSS Guardian runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.

Is XML/RSS Guardian still maintained?

It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.

What projects are similar to XML/RSS Guardian?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include VisualWP Restrict RSS Feeds, Disable RSS, RDF, and Atom Feeds, and RSS Guard.

Who makes XML/RSS Guardian?

XML/RSS Guardian is developed by webdev:JOHN.

How long has XML/RSS Guardian been around?

XML/RSS Guardian first shipped in 2024.

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XML/RSS Guardian

Name: XML/RSS Guardian
Author: webdev:JOHN

wordpress.orgWebsite firewall, bot & spam protection

XML/RSS Guardian is a WordPress plugin that automatically disables XML and RSS feeds on a WordPress site. It is intended for site owners who want to limit content distribution through feed endpoints.

FreeWebSelf-hosted

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Overview

4 features

XML/RSS Guardian sits in PulseGate's Website firewall, bot & spam protection category. It focuses on preventing unauthorized access to or redistribution of WordPress content through XML and RSS feeds. XML/RSS Guardian is a B2B product aimed at wordPress site owners. It is available for free. XML/RSS Guardian is available on the web, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind XML/RSS Guardian is webdev:JOHN, and it first shipped in 2024. Among its 4 catalogued features are XML feed disabling, RSS feed disabling, and automatic activation. The interface is available in English and Māori. It is being sunset.

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

XML feed disabling
RSS feed disabling
Automatic activation
WordPress admin installation

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSPrivacy PolicyFree tierMulti-language

Legal

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed6 Sept · 10:07 UTC
XML/RSS Guardian verified via WordPress Plugins
Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about XML/RSS Guardian

What is XML/RSS Guardian?: XML/RSS Guardian focuses on preventing unauthorized access to or redistribution of WordPress content through XML and RSS feeds. It is catalogued under Website firewall, bot & spam protection on PulseGate.
Who should use XML/RSS Guardian?: XML/RSS Guardian is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners.
Is XML/RSS Guardian free?: Yes — XML/RSS Guardian is free to use.
What platforms does XML/RSS Guardian run on?: XML/RSS Guardian runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.
Is XML/RSS Guardian still maintained?: It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
What projects are similar to XML/RSS Guardian?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include VisualWP Restrict RSS Feeds, Disable RSS, RDF, and Atom Feeds, and RSS Guard.VisualWP Restrict RSS Feeds Disable RSS, RDF, and Atom Feeds RSS Guard
Who makes XML/RSS Guardian?: XML/RSS Guardian is developed by webdev:JOHN.
How long has XML/RSS Guardian been around?: XML/RSS Guardian first shipped in 2024.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
Languages: English, Māori
Status: 🔴 Sunsetting
Built for: WordPress site owners
Model: B2B
Solves: Preventing unauthorized access to or redistribution of WordPress content through XML and RSS feeds.

Registered as

WordPress.org: xml-rss-guardian

Developer

webdev:JOHN

Index record

Indexed: 6 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 6 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: xml-rss-guardian-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: 6 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
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: 6 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://wordpress.org/plugins/xml-rss-guardian

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