This WordPress plugin offers a straightforward solution to disable XML-RPC on your WordPress website. Disabling XML-RPC enhances security by mitigating potential brute force attacks, DDoS attacks, and other vulnerabilities associated with this protocol.
Blocks XML-RPC requests to your site.
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Download the latest version of the plugin from the GitHub repository.
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Upload the disable-xml-rpc-by-muzamil.zip file to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WordPress installation.
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Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in your WordPress admin panel.
Q: Why should I disable XML-RPC?
A: XML-RPC, while originally designed for remote communication with WordPress, has known security vulnerabilities. Disabling it reduces your website's attack surface for enhanced security.
Q: Will this break any functionality on my website?
A: If you rely on the WordPress mobile app, Jetpack, or other services that heavily use XML-RPC, disabling it might cause certain features to stop working.
WordPress version 5.6 or higher (See plugin header for the latest recommended version) PHP version 7.4 or higher (See plugin header for the latest recommended version) Support
If you encounter any issues or have questions, please feel free to open an issue on the GitHub repository.
We welcome contributions to improve this plugin! Please submit a pull request with your proposed changes.