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Disable REST API vs SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints (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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SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints

SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints

5(2)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints has 29K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints2
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints6.0K+
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints29K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
SMNTCS Disable REST API User EndpointsN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints1 year ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints2016
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints10 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints5.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints5.6+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
SMNTCS Disable REST API User EndpointsFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints2.4

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints

5/5(2 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.

SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints Reviews

by Joe B

Great plugin

Great plugin, works as it should, a must for any WordPress site.

by philippenantes

Perfect

Does what is says, and you really shoud use this on all your sites. I just can’t imagine your woocommerce customers login names being exposed via the REST API. Though the REST API is an amazing featur

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints has 6.0K+. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints free?
Disable REST API is free and SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints?
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 SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints was last updated 1 year ago.

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