Remove XML-RPC Methods is a WordPress app, with a 5.0 average rating from 2 reviews, as of July 9, 2026.
Remove XML-RPC Methods is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Walter Ebert. With a rating of 5.0★ from 2 reviews.
AppRanks data: Remove XML-RPC Methods ranks #0 in Security on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
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Remove XML-RPC Methods is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Security category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 2 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Walter Ebert — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (2) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Remove XML-RPC Methods works
Removes all WordPress methods from the XML-RPC API to increase security. It does more than just using the xmlrpc_enabled hook, because that is only used “To disable XML-RPC methods that require authentication”.
Activating this plugin will also disable pingbacks, trackbacks, and Really Simple Discovery (RSD), because these rely on XML-RPC.
It works with any webserver, because it does not use the .htaccess file.
Testing the plugin From the command line you can test if the plugin is working correctly using curl. Replace the example.com link to match your website:
curl -d '<?xml version="1.0"?><methodCall><methodName>system.listMethods</methodName><params><param><value><string/></value></param></params></methodCall>' https://example.com/xmlrpc.php
This should only return the following methods:
– system.multicall
– system.listMethods
– system.getCapabilities
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Where Remove XML-RPC Methods stands in the Security category
Remove XML-RPC Methods ranks #0 of 635 apps in the Security category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Remove XML-RPC Methods?
Remove XML-RPC Methods is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 2 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Security category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Walter Ebert.
Who uses Remove XML-RPC Methods?
Currently around 1,000 active stores have installed Remove XML-RPC Methods. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Security category on WordPress.