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Disable REST API vs Import XML and RSS Feeds (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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Import XML and RSS Feeds

Import XML and RSS Feeds

3.8(24)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Import XML and RSS Feeds

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 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Import XML and RSS Feeds has 122K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Import XML and RSS Feeds3.8/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Import XML and RSS Feeds24
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Import XML and RSS Feeds2.0K+
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Import XML and RSS Feeds122K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Import XML and RSS FeedsN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Import XML and RSS Feeds2 months ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Import XML and RSS Feeds2016
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Import XML and RSS Feeds10 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Import XML and RSS Feeds4.3+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Import XML and RSS Feeds5.6+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Import XML and RSS FeedsFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Import XML and RSS Feeds2.1.6

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Import XML and RSS Feeds

3.8/5(24 reviews)
5
58%
4
13%
3
4%
2
4%
1
21%

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.

Import XML and RSS Feeds Reviews

by Nikodemsky

cool

It messes up sensitive data like publication dates or categories; doesn’t actually do anything with external media except creating blank database posts… The only upside is that it supports ACF. ______

by geea

Works great, very useful

It lets you map fields and the import went well. It would be even more helpful if it allowed us to also map attributes, in case images are stored in the RSS feed as an attribute. Thanks for your work!

by Carrie Dils

Huge help!

I wanted to convert an RSS feed into posts. This plugin lets you precisely map how you want meta data imported and even integrates with Advanced Custom Fields.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Import XML and RSS Feeds more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Import XML and RSS Feeds has 2.0K+. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Import XML and RSS Feeds?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Import XML and RSS Feeds has a 3.8/5 rating from 24 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Import XML and RSS Feeds free?
Disable REST API is free and Import XML and RSS Feeds is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Import XML and RSS Feeds?
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 Import XML and RSS Feeds was last updated 2 months ago.

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