Disable REST API vs TomParisDE YouTube Widget (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, TomParisDE YouTube Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while TomParisDE YouTube Widget has 1.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable REST API | TomParisDE YouTube Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 38 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 90K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 756K+ | ◄ | 1.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2017 | |
| Age | 12 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 3.5.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.8 | 1.0.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Disable REST API
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Recent Reviews
Disable REST API Reviews
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!
Fantastic
The plugin does what it says on the tin, without being pretentious. Absolutely fantastic!
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.
TomParisDE YouTube Widget Reviews
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