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Disable REST API vs WP-REST-API V2 Menus (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
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WP-REST-API V2 Menus

WP-REST-API V2 Menus

5(6)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View WP-REST-API V2 Menus

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP-REST-API V2 Menus has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while WP-REST-API V2 Menus has 166K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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WP-REST-API V2 Menus5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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WP-REST-API V2 Menus6
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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WP-REST-API V2 Menus3.0K+
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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WP-REST-API V2 Menus166K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
WP-REST-API V2 MenusN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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WP-REST-API V2 Menus3 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
WP-REST-API V2 Menus2016
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
WP-REST-API V2 Menus10 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
WP-REST-API V2 Menus4.4+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
WP-REST-API V2 Menusfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
WP-REST-API V2 MenusFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
WP-REST-API V2 Menus0.12.1

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

WP-REST-API V2 Menus

5/5(6 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-REST-API V2 Menus Reviews

by Sarankumar

Working as expected

Thank you for your time effort on this plugin. Please keep update on this plugin and requesting you to maintain it.

by davidfh34

Perfecto

Perfecto y simple

by beltranrengifo

It does the job and saves time!

The plugin works fine and is really helpful when using the REST api.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or WP-REST-API V2 Menus more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while WP-REST-API V2 Menus has 3.0K+. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or WP-REST-API V2 Menus?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while WP-REST-API V2 Menus has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and WP-REST-API V2 Menus free?
Disable REST API is free and WP-REST-API V2 Menus is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or WP-REST-API V2 Menus?
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 V2 Menus was last updated 3 years ago.

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