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Disable REST API vs Gumroad Shortcode (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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Gumroad Shortcode

Gumroad Shortcode

0(0)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 12 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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Gumroad Shortcode has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Gumroad ShortcodeN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Gumroad Shortcode0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Gumroad Shortcode20
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Gumroad Shortcode1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Gumroad ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Gumroad Shortcode12 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Gumroad Shortcode2013
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Gumroad Shortcode13 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Gumroad Shortcode3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Gumroad Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Gumroad ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Gumroad Shortcode1.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Gumroad Shortcode

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.

Gumroad Shortcode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Gumroad Shortcode more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Gumroad Shortcode has 20. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Gumroad Shortcode?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Gumroad Shortcode has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Gumroad Shortcode free?
Disable REST API is free and Gumroad Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Gumroad Shortcode?
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 Gumroad Shortcode was last updated 12 years ago.

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