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Disable REST API vs Advanced Custom Routes – Custom… (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Disable REST API

Disable REST API

4.8(38)

90K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…

Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…

5(2)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Advanced Custom Routes – Custom… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Advanced Custom Routes – Custom… has 2.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…2
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…40
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…2.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…N/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…6 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…2019
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…7 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…false+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…Free
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…0.8.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

4.8/5(38 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%

Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Disable REST API Reviews

by graphicvision1

Excellent

What else can I say, this plugin does exactly what its supposed to do. It’s easy to understand and works perfectly. So well done!

by Wombat Plugins

Fantastic

The plugin does what it says on the tin, without being pretentious. Absolutely fantastic!

by ucsendre

One of the must have plugins.

I always start my WordPress installations with this plugin (among a few other ones). A must have on all sites. Thank you.

Advanced Custom Routes – Custom… Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Advanced Custom Routes – Custom… more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Advanced Custom Routes – Custom… has 40. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Advanced Custom Routes – Custom… has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Advanced Custom Routes – Custom… free?
Disable REST API is free and Advanced Custom Routes – Custom… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Advanced Custom Routes – Custom…?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Disable REST API was last updated 2 years ago and Advanced Custom Routes – Custom… was last updated 6 years ago.

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