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Remove XML-RPC Pingback

Disable Pingback method from XML-RPC. After activation the plugin automatically disables XML-RPC. This plugin is more responsive than disabling completely XML-RPC, that it’s required by some plugins and apps (I.e. Jetpack’s modules). Features Removes the following methods from XML-RPC interface. pin

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PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.

CompatibilityRequires WordPress 4.8 and PHP 5.6.

SourceWordPress plugins · Nov 14, 2026

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01 / Source details

Disable Pingback method from XML-RPC. After activation the plugin automatically disables XML-RPC.

This plugin is more responsive than disabling completely XML-RPC, that it’s required by some plugins and apps (I.e. Jetpack’s modules).

Features

Removes the following methods from XML-RPC interface.

pingback.ping
pingback.extensions.getPingbacks
X-Pingback from HTTP headers.

Requirements

WordPress 3.8.1 or higher.

02 / Source details

Using The WordPress Dashboard

Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
Search for ‘Remove XML-RPC Pingback’
Click ‘Install Now’
Activate the plugin on the Plugin dashboard

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