Disable WP REST API vs Arha Routes (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Disable WP REST API has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 36 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while Arha Routes has 1.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable WP REST API | Arha Routes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 36 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 368K+ | ◄ | 1.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2019 | |
| Age | 8 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | 7.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.7 | 1.5 |
Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
◄Arha RoutesN/A
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
◄Arha Routes0
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
◄Arha Routes10
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
◄Arha Routes1.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
Arha RoutesN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
◄Arha Routes5 years ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
Arha Routes2019
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
Arha Routes7 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
Arha Routes5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
Arha Routes7.1+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
Arha RoutesFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
Arha Routes1.5
Rating Breakdown
Disable WP REST API
4.8/5(36 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%
Arha Routes
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Disable WP REST API Reviews
by pftsoi
good job
good job
by terrymason
Very simple and effective
just activate the plugin and it works.
by wildstar2022
I like it!
I’ve tried many different solutions using functions.php because I did not want to install yet another plugin. I’m glad I found this one though. It’s simple, lightweight, maintains privacy, and fun
Arha Routes Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable WP REST API or Arha Routes more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while Arha Routes has 10. Disable WP REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable WP REST API or Arha Routes?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while Arha Routes has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and Arha Routes free?
Disable WP REST API is free and Arha Routes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or Arha Routes?
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 WP REST API was last updated 1 week ago and Arha Routes was last updated 5 years ago.
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