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Disable REST API vs Disable WP REST 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
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Disable WP REST API

Disable WP REST API

4.8(36)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Disable WP REST 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 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Disable WP REST API has 368K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
Disable WP REST API4.8/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Disable WP REST API36
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Disable WP REST API30K+
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Disable WP REST API368K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Disable WP REST APIN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Disable WP REST API1 week ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Disable WP REST API2018
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Disable WP REST API8 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Disable WP REST API4.7+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Disable WP REST API5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Disable WP REST APIFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Disable WP REST API2.6.7

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Disable WP REST API

4.8/5(36 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%

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.

Disable WP REST API Reviews

by pftsoi

good job

good job

by terrymason

Very simple and effective

just activate the plugin and it works.

by wildstar2022

I like it!

I’ve tried many different solutions using functions.php because I did not want to install yet another plugin. I’m glad I found this one though. It’s simple, lightweight, maintains privacy, and fun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Disable WP REST API more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Disable WP REST API has 30K+. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Disable WP REST API?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Disable WP REST API free?
Disable REST API is free and Disable WP REST API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Disable WP REST 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 Disable WP REST API was last updated 1 week ago.

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