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Disable REST API vs Custom API Creator (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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VS
Custom API Creator

Custom API Creator

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year 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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Custom API Creator has 607.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Custom API CreatorN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Custom API Creator0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Custom API Creator10
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Custom API Creator607
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Custom API CreatorN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Custom API Creator1 year ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Custom API Creator2024
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Custom API Creator2 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Custom API Creator5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Custom API Creator7.0+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Custom API CreatorFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Custom API Creator1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Custom API Creator

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.

Custom API Creator Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Custom API Creator more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Custom API Creator has 10. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Custom API Creator?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Custom API Creator has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Custom API Creator free?
Disable REST API is free and Custom API Creator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Custom API Creator?
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 Custom API Creator was last updated 1 year ago.

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