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Disable REST API vs REST API Toolbox (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
View Disable REST API
VS
REST API Toolbox

REST API Toolbox

5(8)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View REST API Toolbox

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, REST API Toolbox has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while REST API Toolbox has 41K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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REST API Toolbox5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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REST API Toolbox8
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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REST API Toolbox2.0K+
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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REST API Toolbox41K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
REST API ToolboxN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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REST API Toolbox1 year ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
REST API Toolbox2016
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
REST API Toolbox10 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
REST API Toolbox4.4+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
REST API Toolboxfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
REST API ToolboxFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
REST API Toolbox1.4.4

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

REST API Toolbox

5/5(8 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.

REST API Toolbox Reviews

by Robert Doyle

Superb utility. Thanks.

Superb utility. Thanks ! Needs to be part of Core WP.

by Héctor Cruz

Come back pls

amazing plugin

by immwi

Lightweight and strong

A very usable plugin for under the hood tweaking and enhanced security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or REST API Toolbox more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while REST API Toolbox has 2.0K+. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or REST API Toolbox?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while REST API Toolbox has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and REST API Toolbox free?
Disable REST API is free and REST API Toolbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or REST API Toolbox?
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 Toolbox was last updated 1 year ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.