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Disable REST API vs WPSSO REST API (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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WPSSO REST API

WPSSO REST API

5(6)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WPSSO REST API has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while WPSSO REST API has 18K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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WPSSO REST API5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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WPSSO REST API6
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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WPSSO REST API100
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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WPSSO REST API18K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
WPSSO REST APIN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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WPSSO REST API1 week ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
WPSSO REST API2018
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
WPSSO REST API8 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
WPSSO REST API6.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
WPSSO REST API7.4.33+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
WPSSO REST APIFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
WPSSO REST API3.3.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

WPSSO REST API

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.

WPSSO REST API Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or WPSSO REST API more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while WPSSO REST API has 100. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or WPSSO REST API?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while WPSSO REST API has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and WPSSO REST API free?
Disable REST API is free and WPSSO REST API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or WPSSO REST API?
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 WPSSO REST API was last updated 1 week ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.