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Disable REST API vs Custom API for WP (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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Custom API for WP

Custom API for WP

4.8(44)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Custom API for WP

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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Custom API for WP has 62K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
Custom API for WP4.8/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Custom API for WP44
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Custom API for WP1.0K+
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Custom API for WP62K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Custom API for WPN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Custom API for WP3 months ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Custom API for WP2020
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Custom API for WP6 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Custom API for WP3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Custom API for WP5.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Custom API for WPFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Custom API for WP4.5.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Custom API for WP

4.8/5(44 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%

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.

Custom API for WP Reviews

by egalland

An excellent API and excellent support

I have the free version of miniOrange Custom API installed on my site since I only require a specific API, and it’s more than enough for my needs. After an update, the API I was using stopped working,

by eugenb_44b5h7e

Great Plugin and Support

API importer it is a bit on the expensive side but will save you hundreds of hours of importing products to your website. So it is balancing out. Customer service and help is excellent. If you have to

by garmentdecor

Miniorange is the best product API importer

I’m happy to say that Mini Orange exceeded all my expectations, and their customer service, especially from Swapnil, has been the best I’ve ever experienced.While searching for a reliable plugin to im

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Custom API for WP more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Custom API for WP has 1.0K+. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Custom API for WP?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Custom API for WP has a 4.8/5 rating from 44 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Custom API for WP free?
Disable REST API is free and Custom API for WP is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Custom API for WP?
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 Custom API for WP was last updated 3 months ago.

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