Description
At a glance
Disable XML-RPC Pingback v1.2.2 is a free WordPress plugin with 60K+ active installs, 3.9/5 rating from 14 reviews, updated November 24, 2025, requires WordPress 4.8+ & PHP 5.6+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
Stops abuse of your site’s XML-RPC by simply removing some methods used by attackers. While you can use the rest of XML-RPC methods.
This is more friendly than disabling totally XML-RPC, that it’s needed by some plugins and apps (I.e. Mobile apps or some Jetpack’s modules).
- The original one.
- Simple and effective.
- No marketing buzz.
- Maintained and updated when needed since 2014.
- 100% compliant with WordPress coding standards which makes it fail safe.
- 60,000+ active installations can’t be wrong.
If you’re happy with the plugin please don’t forget to give it a good rating, it will motivate me to keep sharing and improving this plugin (and others).
Features
Removes the following methods from XML-RPC interface.
- pingback.ping
- pingback.extensions.getPingbacks
- X-Pingback from HTTP headers. This will hopefully stops some bots from trying to hit your xmlrpc.php file.
Requirements
- WordPress 3.8.1 or higher.
Frequently asked questions
What is Disable XML-RPC Pingback?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.2.2. It is active on over 60K websites.
Is Disable XML-RPC Pingback free to download?
Yes — Disable XML-RPC Pingback 1.2.2 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 3.9 out of 5 based on 14 reviews.
How do I install Disable XML-RPC Pingback 1.2.2?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Disable XML-RPC Pingback?
Disable XML-RPC Pingback 1.2.2 requires WordPress 4.8 or higher and PHP 5.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Disable XML-RPC Pingback last updated?
Version 1.2.2 was last updated on November 24, 2025. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Disable XML-RPC Pingback download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.2.2
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.2.2 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | November 24, 2025 |
| Active installs | 60,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 3.9/5 (14 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.8 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 or higher |
| Author | Samuel Aguilera |
| Tags | ddos, pingback, rpc, xml, xml-rpc |
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