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Disable REST API vs Better OM API (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
View Disable REST API
VS
Better OM API

Better OM API

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View Better OM API

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Better OM API has 1.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Better OM APIN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Better OM API0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Better OM API10
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Better OM API1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Better OM APIN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Better OM API2 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Better OM API2016
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Better OM API10 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Better OM API4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Better OM APIfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Better OM APIFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Better OM API0.6.3

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Better OM API

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.

Better OM API Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Better OM API more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Better OM API has 10. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Better OM API?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Better OM API has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Better OM API free?
Disable REST API is free and Better OM API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Better OM API?
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 Better OM API was last updated 2 years ago.

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