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Disable REST API vs JSON Post Type (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
JSON Post Type

JSON Post Type

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View JSON Post Type

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while JSON Post Type has 2.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
◄
JSON Post TypeN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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JSON Post Type0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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JSON Post Type10
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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JSON Post Type2.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
JSON Post TypeN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
◄
JSON Post Type6 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
JSON Post Type2020
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
JSON Post Type6 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
JSON Post Type4.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
JSON Post Type7.0+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
JSON Post TypeFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
JSON Post Type1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

JSON Post Type

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.

JSON Post Type Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or JSON Post Type more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while JSON Post Type has 10. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or JSON Post Type?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while JSON Post Type has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and JSON Post Type free?
Disable REST API is free and JSON Post Type is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or JSON Post Type?
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 JSON Post Type was last updated 6 years ago.

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