This plugin disables the XML-RPC functionality in WordPress by using the xmlrpc_enabled filter. XML-RPC can be used for brute-force attacks and other malicious purposes. Most WordPress sites do not require it anymore.
Further Information
Features:
- Disables all XML-RPC functionality
 - Shows a one-line admin notice (visible to administrators only, on the Dashboard)
 - No settings, no bloat
 
This plugin is lightweight and suitable for minimal or security-focused setups.
Credits
Maintained by openzenta. Suggestions and contributions welcome!
Active installations0+
Weekly downloads
9-30.77%
Version1.0
Last updated5/14/2025
WordPress version5.0
Tested up to6.8.1
PHP version7.2
Tags
disableminimalsecurityxml-rpc