Manage XML-RPC Plugin
Enable/Disable XML-RPC for all or based on IP list, also you can control pingback and Unset X-Pingback from HTTP headers.
You can now disable XML-RPC to avoid Brute force attack for given IPs or can even enable access for some IPs. XML-RPC on WordPress is actually an API that gives developers who build mobile apps, desktop apps and other services, the ability to talk to a WordPress site. The XML-RPC API that WordPress provides gives developers, a way to write applications (for you) that can do many of the things that you can do when logged into WordPress via the web interface.
Features
Block XML-RPC by following way.
- Disable pingback.ping, pingback.extensions.getPingbacks and Unset X-Pingback from HTTP headers, that will block bots to access specified method.
- Disable/Block XML-RPC for all users.
- Enable XML-RPC based on IP list.
- Disable XML-RPC based on IP list.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the ‘XML-RPC Settings’ screen to configure the plugin.
Screenshots
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FAQ
Yes, it’s preferable to take a backup of existing .htaccess file.
You can copy and paste new rule in your .htaccess file from plugin setting page.
Changelog
1.0
- Beta release with basic testing.