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Disable REST API vs REST API Explorer (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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REST API Explorer

REST API Explorer

0(0)

50 active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
View REST API Explorer

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 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while REST API Explorer has 1.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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REST API ExplorerN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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REST API Explorer0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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REST API Explorer50
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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REST API Explorer1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
REST API ExplorerN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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REST API Explorer8 months ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
REST API Explorer2024
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
REST API Explorer2 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
REST API Explorer6.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
REST API Explorer7.0+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
REST API ExplorerFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
REST API Explorer1.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

REST API Explorer

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.

REST API Explorer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or REST API Explorer more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while REST API Explorer has 50. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or REST API Explorer?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while REST API Explorer has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and REST API Explorer free?
Disable REST API is free and REST API Explorer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or REST API Explorer?
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 REST API Explorer was last updated 8 months ago.

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