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Disable Comments vs Disable WP REST API (2026)

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

Disable Comments

Disable Comments

3.7(23)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Disable Comments
VS
Disable WP REST API

Disable WP REST API

4.8(36)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Disable WP REST API

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable WP REST API has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 36 reviews) while Disable Comments leads in active installations (100K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Comments has accumulated 987K+ total downloads while Disable WP REST API has 368K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.7/5Disable Comments
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Disable WP REST API4.8/5
Total Reviews
23Disable Comments
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Disable WP REST API36
Active Installs
100K+Disable Comments
◄
Disable WP REST API30K+
Total Downloads
987K+Disable Comments
◄
Disable WP REST API368K+
Support Resolution
100%Disable Comments
Disable WP REST APIN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoDisable Comments
►
Disable WP REST API1 week ago
First Released
2017Disable Comments
Disable WP REST API2018
Age
9 yearsDisable Comments
Disable WP REST API8 years
WP Requires
3.1+Disable Comments
Disable WP REST API4.7+
PHP Requires
false+Disable Comments
Disable WP REST API5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeDisable Comments
Disable WP REST APIFree
Latest Version
1.0.26Disable Comments
Disable WP REST API2.6.7

Rating Breakdown

Disable Comments

3.7/5(23 reviews)
5
65%
4
0%
3
4%
2
0%
1
30%

Disable WP REST API

4.8/5(36 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%

Recent Reviews

Disable Comments Reviews

by tranxhdr

Still working!

Good to see this plugin is still being updated!

by [email protected]

Enable comments – not works

Enable comments – not works Disabling – works Ok.

by chakmear

Works like a charm, easy setup

Using it on many many websites because it’s so easy to setup, no extra settings or similar. Just disable comments. Thanks!

Disable WP REST API Reviews

by pftsoi

good job

good job

by terrymason

Very simple and effective

just activate the plugin and it works.

by wildstar2022

I like it!

I’ve tried many different solutions using functions.php because I did not want to install yet another plugin. I’m glad I found this one though. It’s simple, lightweight, maintains privacy, and fun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable Comments or Disable WP REST API more popular?
Disable Comments has 100K+ active installations while Disable WP REST API has 30K+. Disable Comments is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Comments or Disable WP REST API?
Disable Comments has a 3.7/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews.
Are Disable Comments and Disable WP REST API free?
Disable Comments is free and Disable WP REST API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Comments or Disable WP 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?
Disable Comments was last updated 4 months ago and Disable WP REST API was last updated 1 week ago.

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