Remove all WordPress methods from the XML-RPC API to increase security.
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A simple and lightweight plugin to disable XML-RPC API, X-Pingback and pingback-ping in WordPress 3.5+ for a faster and more secure website
Selective maintenance and service-status control for WordPress. Keep unaffected parts online with up to three independent Service Zones.
Fixora disable xml-rpc and xmlrpc pingback with a blocked-attempt log—see recent blocks in Settings.
Safely disable XML-RPC, block attacks with HTTP 403, stop pingback DDoS, and protect your WordPress site with a single click.
Disables the XML-RPC API in WordPress 3.5+, which is enabled by default.
Blocks dangerous XML-RPC methods while preserving Jetpack, WooCommerce, and mobile apps compatibility.
Quickly toggle XML-RPC on/off from your dashboard. Perfect for temporarily enabling access for mobile apps, then securing your site again.
WordPress login security with brute-force protection, IP manager, security logs, XML-RPC protection, REST API protection, and passwordless OTP login.
Advanced security suite. Blocks REST API, disables XML-RPC, prevents user enumeration, and secures endpoints.