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Disable REST API vs Log 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
View Disable REST API
VS
Log HTTP Requests

Log HTTP Requests

5(15)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Log HTTP Requests

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Log HTTP Requests has a higher user rating (5/5 from 15 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Log HTTP Requests has 70K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
►
Log HTTP Requests5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
◄
Log HTTP Requests15
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
◄
Log HTTP Requests2.0K+
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
◄
Log HTTP Requests70K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Log HTTP Requests0%
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
►
Log HTTP Requests4 months ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Log HTTP Requests2017
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Log HTTP Requests9 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Log HTTP Requests5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Log HTTP Requestsfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Log HTTP RequestsFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Log HTTP Requests1.5.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Log HTTP Requests

5/5(15 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.

Log HTTP Requests Reviews

by Jarno Vos

Excellent plugin

The plugin does exactly what it says it does, and works perfect every time. I’ve used it quite a lot for troubleshooting purposes and have yet to discover any issues. Kind regards, Jarno

by Auke Piersma

Useful for developing WordPress plugins that make HTTP requests

I use this plugin regularly when developing WordPress plugins that make HTTP requests. This plugin works great, 5 stars from me.

by witoldor

awesome logs every http request/response

Do what it tells it, do! 🙂Amazing

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Log HTTP Requests more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Log HTTP Requests has 2.0K+. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Log HTTP Requests?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Log HTTP Requests has a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Log HTTP Requests free?
Disable REST API is free and Log HTTP Requests is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Log 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 Log HTTP Requests was last updated 4 months ago.

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