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Disable REST API vs POEditor (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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POEditor

POEditor

4.4(11)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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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 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while POEditor has 45K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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POEditor4.4/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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POEditor11
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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POEditor600
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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POEditor45K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
POEditorN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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POEditor3 months ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
POEditor2013
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
POEditor13 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
POEditor3.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
POEditorfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
POEditorFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
POEditor0.9.12

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

POEditor

4.4/5(11 reviews)
5
82%
4
0%
3
0%
2
9%
1
9%

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.

POEditor Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or POEditor more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while POEditor has 600. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or POEditor?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while POEditor has a 4.4/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and POEditor free?
Disable REST API is free and POEditor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or POEditor?
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 POEditor was last updated 3 months ago.

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