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Disable REST API vs Inspect HTTP Requests (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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Inspect HTTP Requests

Inspect HTTP Requests

5(2)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Inspect HTTP Requests has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Inspect HTTP Requests has 4.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Inspect HTTP Requests5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Inspect HTTP Requests2
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
◄
Inspect HTTP Requests100
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Inspect HTTP Requests4.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Inspect HTTP RequestsN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
►
Inspect HTTP Requests10 months ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Inspect HTTP Requests2022
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Inspect HTTP Requests4 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Inspect HTTP Requests3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Inspect HTTP Requestsfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Inspect HTTP RequestsFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Inspect HTTP Requests1.0.10

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Inspect HTTP Requests

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
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.

Inspect HTTP Requests Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Inspect HTTP Requests more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Inspect HTTP Requests has 100. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Inspect HTTP Requests?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Inspect HTTP Requests has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Inspect HTTP Requests free?
Disable REST API is free and Inspect HTTP Requests is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Inspect HTTP Requests?
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 Inspect HTTP Requests was last updated 10 months ago.

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