Disable XML-RPC-API vs TablePress – Tables — WordPress

Disable XML-RPC-API vs TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy

Name: Disable XML-RPC-API
Rating: 4.2 (43 reviews)

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Disable XML-RPC-API

4.2·43reviews·100,000+installs

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Rating	4.2 ★	★ 5.0 ★
Total reviews	43	★ 4.6k
Active installs	100,000+	600,000+
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Disable XML-RPC-API

Protect your website from xmlrpc brute-force attacks,DOS and DDOS attacks, this plugin disables the XML-RPC and trackbacks-pingbacks on your WordPress website. PLUGIN FEATURES (These are options you can enable or disable each one) Disable access to xmlrpc.php file using .httacess file Automatically change htaccess file permission to read-only (0444) Disable X-pingback to minimize CPU usage Disable selected methods from XML-RPC Remove pingback-ping link from header Disable trackbacks and pingbacks to avoid spammers and hackers Rename XML-RPC slug to whatever you want Black list IPs for XML-RPC White list IPs for XML-RPC Some options to speed-up your wordpress website Disable JSON REST API Hide WordPress Version Disable built-in WordPress file editor Disable wlw manifest And some other options What is XMLRPC XML-RPC, or XML Remote Procedure Call is a protocol which uses XML to encode its calls and HTTP as a transport mechanism. Beginning in WordPress 3.5, XML-RPC is enabled by default. Additionally, the option to disable/enable XML-RPC was removed. For various reasons, site owners may wish to disable this functionality. This plugin provides an easy way to do so. Why you should disable XML-RPC Xmlrpc has two main weaknesses Brute force attacks: Attackers try to login to WordPress using xmlrpc.php with as many username/password combinations as they can enter. A method within xmlrpc.php allows the attacker to use a single command (system.multicall) to guess hundreds of passwords. Daniel Cid at Sucuri described it well in October 2015: “With only 3 or 4 HTTP requests, the attackers could try thousands of passwords, bypassing security tools that are designed to look and block brute force attempts.” Denial of Service Attacks via Pingback: Back in 2013, attackers sent Pingback requests through xmlrpc.php of approximately 2500 WordPress sites to “herd (these sites) into a voluntary botnet,” according to Gur Schatz at Incapsula. “This gives any attacker a virtually limitless set of IP addresses to Distribute a Denial of Service attack across a network of over 100 million WordPress sites, without having to compromise them.”

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TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy

Boost your website with feature-rich tables that your visitors will love! TablePress is the most popular and highest-rated WordPress table plugin. Easily create, edit, and manage beautiful and modern data tables, from simple price lists to searchable directories, product and model tables, inventories, schedules, and research datasets. Add live sorting, pagination, searching, and other interactive features that help visitors find what they’re looking for on any device. Use any type of data and enrich your tables with images, links, and even math formulas. Import and export tables from/to Excel, CSV, HTML, and JSON files or URLs, including spreadsheet data from Google Sheets, Excel Online, and files stored on Dropbox or OneDrive. Embed tables into posts, pages, or other site areas using the block editor, an Elementor widget, or Shortcodes. All with no coding knowledge needed! Even more great features for you and your site’s visitors and priority email support are available with a Premium license plan of TablePress. Go check them out! Common use cases TablePress will handle a wide range of tables, from simple price lists to searchable directories and large datasets. Popular examples include: Product and model tables Service and price lists Directories and listings Schedules and timetables Participant and member lists Inventories and collections Comparison tables Research and statistical data Accessible and SEO-friendly tables TablePress creates accessible HTML tables whose content can be searched by visitors, WordPress search, and search engines alike. Interactive features like sorting, filtering, and pagination include accessibility enhancements for screen readers and other assistive technologies. This makes it easy for visitors to find relevant information, whether they are browsing a large directory, searching a product table, or using your site’s search function. More information Visit tablepress.org for more information, take a look at example tables, or try TablePress on a free test site. For latest news, follow @TablePress on Twitter/X or subscribe to the TablePress Newsletter. How to use TablePress After installing the plugin, you can create and manage tables on the “TablePress” screen in the WordPress Dashboard. To insert a table into a post or page, add a “TablePress table” block in the block editor or a widget in the Elementor page builder and select the desired table or use Shortcodes with other page builders. Beginner-friendly step-by-step tutorials, guides, and how-tos show how to achieve common and popular tasks with TablePress. You can find examples for common styling changes via “Custom CSS” code on the TablePress FAQ page. You may also add features like sorting, pagination, searching, filtering, alternating row colors, row highlighting, and more by enabling the corresponding options on a table’s “Edit” screen. Premium features Need additional functionality for larger tables or advanced use cases? Premium license plans for TablePress add features such as: Options for responsive tables Advanced filtering and search Fixed table headers and columns Automatic periodic imports Custom styling options And much more Priority email support is also included. Check out the details on the TablePress website.

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Which has better reviews, Disable XML-RPC-API or TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy?

TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 4,625 reviews) compared to Disable XML-RPC-API (4.2★ from 43 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Disable XML-RPC-API or TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy?

TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.2★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Disable XML-RPC-API or TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy has the deeper published review base (4,625 vs 43), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Disable XML-RPC-API typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (43 reviews). TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (4,625 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Disable XML-RPC-API and TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy?

Migration support varies by app and category. Disable XML-RPC-API and TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Disable XML-RPC-API" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

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