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Disable REST API vs WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server (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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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

3.7(7)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

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 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has 158K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server3.7/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server7
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server8.0K+
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server158K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a ServerN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server1 year ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server2016
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server10 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server4.4+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server5.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a ServerFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server0.4.4

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

3.7/5(7 reviews)
5
57%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
29%

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.

WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server Reviews

by springapidev

very good plugin

it is very good plugin, please update.

by Ahmed Hnewa

Good But

Really Useful And Good Plugin But Please 1- Reply on The Support Forum 2- Update it To Work Good With Last WordPress Verison 3 – No Clear Docs 4 – not work with localhost

by majidmad

Not working

Missing parameter oauth_token

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has 8.0K+. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has a 3.7/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server free?
Disable REST API is free and WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server?
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 WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server was last updated 1 year ago.

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