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Disable REST API vs Beyond Wpdb (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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Beyond Wpdb

Beyond Wpdb

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Beyond Wpdb has 1.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Beyond WpdbN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Beyond Wpdb0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Beyond Wpdb0
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Beyond Wpdb1.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Beyond WpdbN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Beyond Wpdb5 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Beyond Wpdb2020
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Beyond Wpdb6 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Beyond Wpdbfalse+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Beyond Wpdb7.0+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Beyond WpdbFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Beyond Wpdb2.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Beyond Wpdb

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.

Beyond Wpdb Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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