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Disable REST API vs Slack WP Updates Notifier (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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Slack WP Updates Notifier

Slack WP Updates Notifier

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Slack WP Updates Notifier

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable REST API has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 38 reviews) and leads in active installations (90K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Slack WP Updates Notifier has 1.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Slack WP Updates NotifierN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Slack WP Updates Notifier0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Slack WP Updates Notifier10
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Slack WP Updates Notifier1.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Slack WP Updates NotifierN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Slack WP Updates Notifier8 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Slack WP Updates Notifier2017
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Slack WP Updates Notifier9 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Slack WP Updates Notifier4.8.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Slack WP Updates Notifierfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Slack WP Updates NotifierFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Slack WP Updates Notifier1.1.4

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Slack WP Updates Notifier

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

Slack WP Updates Notifier Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Slack WP Updates Notifier more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Slack WP Updates Notifier has 10. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Slack WP Updates Notifier?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Slack WP Updates Notifier has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Slack WP Updates Notifier free?
Disable REST API is free and Slack WP Updates Notifier is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Slack WP Updates Notifier?
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 Slack WP Updates Notifier was last updated 8 years ago.

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