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Disable REST API vs Course Box (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
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Course Box

Course Box

0(0)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Course Box

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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Course Box has 411.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Course BoxN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Course Box0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Course Box20
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Course Box411
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Course BoxN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Course Box2 months ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Course Box2025
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Course Box1 year
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Course Box5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Course Box7.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Course BoxFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Course Box1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Course Box

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.

Course Box Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Course Box more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Course Box has 20. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Course Box?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Course Box has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Course Box free?
Disable REST API is free and Course Box is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Course Box?
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 Course Box was last updated 2 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.