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Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable

By Rob Scott

Security & Privacy / Security Scanning & Malware Protection

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin disables the WordPress XMLRPC pingback ping. It helps protect against potential DDOS attacks by turning off this functionality.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.69/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

700+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The XMLRPC Pingback Ping can potentially be used as part of a DDOS attack. If you do not need the functionality, this plugin will use core functions to disable it.

Comparing to Alternatives

Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable is a focused plugin designed to disable XML-RPC pingbacks efficiently. It has a couple of close alternatives that offer similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and lightweight with a clear purpose
Highly rated with no reported issues
No known security vulnerabilities
Effectively reduces server load by disabling pingbacks

Weaknesses

Limited to disabling pingbacks only
No advanced customization options
No active development updates noted since 2018

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers and no negative feedback, users appreciate the plugin's effectiveness and simplicity.

Positive highlights

"It works! 🙂 Thanks! No more server load." — Jakours2
"Good job but … Is this work with the new WP 4.4 REST API header? cheers" — Antoine

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lack of clarity on compatibility with newer WordPress REST API headers
No recent updates or active maintenance

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, no-frills solution to disable XML-RPC pingbacks to reduce server load and improve security.

Not ideal for

Those needing broader XML-RPC management features or active plugin maintenance and updates might find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully disables XML-RPC pingbacks without any limitations, providing essential functionality at no cost.

Final Verdict

Eazy XMLRPC Pingback Disable is a highly effective and simple plugin that fulfills its purpose without any reported issues or security vulnerabilities. Its perfect rating reflects user satisfaction with its performance and ease of use.

However, the plugin lacks recent updates and advanced features, which may limit its appeal to users seeking more comprehensive XML-RPC management or ongoing support. Overall, it is a solid choice for users needing a lightweight solution to disable pingbacks.