Disable XML-RPC Pingback

Description

This plugin 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 it totally, as it is needed by some plugins and apps, like mobile apps or some Jetpack modules.

The plugin is simple and effective, with no marketing buzz. It has been maintained and updated when needed since 2014. It is 100% compliant with WordPress coding standards, making it fail-safe. With over 60,000 active installations, it has proven to be reliable.

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Key features include the removal of specific methods from the XML-RPC interface, such as pingback.ping, pingback.extensions.getPingbacks, and the X-Pingback from HTTP headers. This aims to stop some bots from trying to hit your xmlrpc.php file.

Requirements include WordPress version 3.8.1 or higher.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Disable XML-RPC Pingback plugin.

Ddos

Pingback

Xml-rpc

Contributors and developers

“Disable XML-RPC Pingback” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Samuel Aguilera