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Disable REST API vs Block Metadata (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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Block Metadata

Block Metadata

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Block Metadata has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Block Metadata has 1.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Block Metadata5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Block Metadata1
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Block Metadata10
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Block Metadata1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Block MetadataN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Block Metadata5 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Block Metadata2019
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Block Metadata7 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Block Metadata5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Block Metadata5.6+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Block MetadataFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Block Metadata1.0.7

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Block Metadata

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.

Block Metadata Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Block Metadata more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Block Metadata has 10. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Block Metadata?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Block Metadata has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Block Metadata free?
Disable REST API is free and Block Metadata is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Block Metadata?
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 Block Metadata was last updated 5 years ago.

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