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Disable REST API vs Content API (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
VS
Content API

Content API

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Content API

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Content API has 925.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Content APIN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Content API0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Content API10
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Content API925
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Content APIN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Content API2 months ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Content API2025
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Content API1 year
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Content API6.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Content API7.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Content APIFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Content API1.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Content API

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.

Content API Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Content API more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Content API has 10. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Content API?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Content API has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Content API free?
Disable REST API is free and Content API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Content 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 REST API was last updated 2 years ago and Content API was last updated 2 months ago.

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