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Disable REST API vs Debug Bar Remote Requests (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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Debug Bar Remote Requests

Debug Bar Remote Requests

5(1)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Debug Bar Remote Requests has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Debug Bar Remote Requests has 25K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Debug Bar Remote Requests5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Debug Bar Remote Requests1
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Debug Bar Remote Requests20
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Debug Bar Remote Requests25K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Debug Bar Remote RequestsN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Debug Bar Remote Requests11 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Debug Bar Remote Requests2014
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Debug Bar Remote Requests12 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Debug Bar Remote Requests3.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Debug Bar Remote Requestsfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Debug Bar Remote RequestsFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Debug Bar Remote Requests0.1.2

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Debug Bar Remote Requests

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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.

Debug Bar Remote Requests Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Debug Bar Remote Requests more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Debug Bar Remote Requests has 20. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Debug Bar Remote Requests?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Debug Bar Remote Requests has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Debug Bar Remote Requests free?
Disable REST API is free and Debug Bar Remote Requests is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Debug Bar Remote Requests?
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 Debug Bar Remote Requests was last updated 11 years ago.

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