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Admin Columns vs Disable REST API (2026)

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

Admin Columns

Admin Columns

4.9(1,650)

100K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 4 days ago
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VS
Disable REST API

Disable REST API

4.8(38)

90K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View Disable REST API

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Admin Columns has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,650 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 90K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Admin Columns has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while Disable REST API has 756K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Admin Columns
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Disable REST API4.8/5
Total Reviews
1,650Admin Columns
◄
Disable REST API38
Active Installs
100K+Admin Columns
◄
Disable REST API90K+
Total Downloads
3.1M+Admin Columns
◄
Disable REST API756K+
Support Resolution
100%Admin Columns
Disable REST APIN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoAdmin Columns
◄
Disable REST API2 years ago
First Released
2011Admin Columns
Disable REST API2014
Age
15 yearsAdmin Columns
Disable REST API12 years
WP Requires
5.9+Admin Columns
Disable REST API4.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Admin Columns
Disable REST API5.6+
Business Model
Free + PremiumAdmin Columns
Disable REST APIFree
Latest Version
7.0.14Admin Columns
Disable REST API1.8

Rating Breakdown

Admin Columns

4.9/5(1,650 reviews)
5
95%
4
4%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%

Disable REST API

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

Recent Reviews

Admin Columns Reviews

by Seila162

Great plugin

Simply great!

by Daniel J. Dick

Nice to see what you want to see

I’m not sure why this isn’t something available by default without the need for a plugin. But since it isn’t, it is nice to be able to add it back in where it belongs.

by Aglae

Top

Très bon plugin

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Admin Columns or Disable REST API more popular?
Admin Columns has 100K+ active installations while Disable REST API has 90K+. Admin Columns is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Columns or Disable REST API?
Admin Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,650 reviews, while Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews.
Are Admin Columns and Disable REST API free?
Admin Columns is free + premium and Disable REST API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Columns or Disable REST 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?
Admin Columns was last updated 4 days ago and Disable REST API was last updated 2 years ago.

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