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Disable REST API vs Post link shortcode (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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Post link shortcode

Post link shortcode

5(1)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post link shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Post link shortcode has 5.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Post link shortcode5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
◄
Post link shortcode1
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Post link shortcode100
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Post link shortcode5.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Post link shortcodeN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Post link shortcode10 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Post link shortcode2012
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Post link shortcode14 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Post link shortcode2.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Post link shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Post link shortcodeFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Post link shortcode1.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Post link shortcode

5/5(1 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.

Post link shortcode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Post link shortcode more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Post link shortcode has 100. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Post link shortcode?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Post link shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Post link shortcode free?
Disable REST API is free and Post link shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Post link shortcode?
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 Post link shortcode was last updated 10 years ago.

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