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Disable REST API vs Kill JSON REST API (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
Kill JSON REST API

Kill JSON REST API

0(0)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Kill JSON REST API

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 Kill JSON REST API has 2.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Kill JSON REST APIN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Kill JSON REST API0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Kill JSON REST API20
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Kill JSON REST API2.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Kill JSON REST APIN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Kill JSON REST API9 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Kill JSON REST API2017
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Kill JSON REST API9 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Kill JSON REST API4.7+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Kill JSON REST APIfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Kill JSON REST APIFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Kill JSON REST API1.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Kill JSON REST API

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.

Kill JSON REST API Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Kill JSON REST API more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Kill JSON REST API has 20. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Kill JSON REST API?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Kill JSON REST API has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Kill JSON REST API free?
Disable REST API is free and Kill JSON REST API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Kill JSON REST API?
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 Kill JSON REST API was last updated 9 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.