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Disable REST API vs Custom REST API Prefix (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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Custom REST API Prefix

Custom REST API Prefix

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 2 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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Custom REST API Prefix has 2.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Custom REST API PrefixN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Custom REST API Prefix0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Custom REST API Prefix10
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Custom REST API Prefix2.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Custom REST API PrefixN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Custom REST API Prefix2 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Custom REST API Prefix2022
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Custom REST API Prefix4 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Custom REST API Prefix5.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Custom REST API Prefix5.5+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Custom REST API PrefixFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Custom REST API Prefix1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Custom REST API Prefix

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 REST API Prefix Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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