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Disable REST API vs API Cache Pro (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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API Cache Pro

API Cache Pro

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View API Cache Pro

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable REST API has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 38 reviews) and leads in active installations (90K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while API Cache Pro has 1.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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API Cache ProN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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API Cache Pro0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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API Cache Pro0
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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API Cache Pro1.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
API Cache ProN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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API Cache Pro3 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
API Cache Pro2019
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
API Cache Pro7 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
API Cache Pro5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
API Cache Pro7.0+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
API Cache ProFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
API Cache Pro0.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

API Cache Pro

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

API Cache Pro Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or API Cache Pro more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while API Cache Pro has 0. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or API Cache Pro?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while API Cache Pro has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and API Cache Pro free?
Disable REST API is free and API Cache Pro is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or API Cache Pro?
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 API Cache Pro was last updated 3 years ago.

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