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Disable REST API vs YouTubeR by Maxio lab. (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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YouTubeR by Maxio lab.

YouTubeR by Maxio lab.

3.7(3)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View YouTubeR by Maxio lab.

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 YouTubeR by Maxio lab. has 2.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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YouTubeR by Maxio lab.3.7/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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YouTubeR by Maxio lab.3
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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YouTubeR by Maxio lab.10
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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YouTubeR by Maxio lab.2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
YouTubeR by Maxio lab.N/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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YouTubeR by Maxio lab.9 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
YouTubeR by Maxio lab.2015
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
YouTubeR by Maxio lab.11 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
YouTubeR by Maxio lab.4.3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
YouTubeR by Maxio lab.false+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
YouTubeR by Maxio lab.Free
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
YouTubeR by Maxio lab.1.0.5

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

YouTubeR by Maxio lab.

3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%

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.

YouTubeR by Maxio lab. Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or YouTubeR by Maxio lab. more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while YouTubeR by Maxio lab. has 10. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or YouTubeR by Maxio lab.?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while YouTubeR by Maxio lab. has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and YouTubeR by Maxio lab. free?
Disable REST API is free and YouTubeR by Maxio lab. is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or YouTubeR by Maxio lab.?
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 YouTubeR by Maxio lab. was last updated 9 years ago.

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