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Disable REST API vs HI FCM (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
HI FCM

HI FCM

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View HI FCM

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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while HI FCM has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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HI FCMN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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HI FCM0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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HI FCM0
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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HI FCM1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
HI FCMN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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HI FCM4 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
HI FCM2021
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
HI FCM5 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
HI FCM4.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
HI FCMfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
HI FCMFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
HI FCM1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

HI FCM

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.

HI FCM Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or HI FCM more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while HI FCM has 0. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or HI FCM?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while HI FCM has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and HI FCM free?
Disable REST API is free and HI FCM is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or HI FCM?
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 HI FCM was last updated 4 years ago.

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