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Disable REST API vs WP API Customizer (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 API Customizer

WP API Customizer

5(1)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP API Customizer has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while WP API Customizer has 3.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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WP API Customizer5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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WP API Customizer1
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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WP API Customizer20
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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WP API Customizer3.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
WP API CustomizerN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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WP API Customizer11 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
WP API Customizer2014
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
WP API Customizer12 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
WP API Customizer4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
WP API Customizerfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
WP API CustomizerFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
WP API Customizer0.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

WP API Customizer

5/5(1 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.

WP API Customizer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or WP API Customizer more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while WP API Customizer has 20. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or WP API Customizer?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while WP API Customizer has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and WP API Customizer free?
Disable REST API is free and WP API Customizer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or WP API Customizer?
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 API Customizer was last updated 11 years ago.

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