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Disable WP REST API vs Beyond Wpdb (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Disable WP REST API

Disable WP REST API

4.8(36)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Beyond Wpdb

Beyond Wpdb

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View Beyond Wpdb

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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while Beyond Wpdb has 1.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
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Beyond WpdbN/A
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
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Beyond Wpdb0
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
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Beyond Wpdb0
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
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Beyond Wpdb1.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
Beyond WpdbN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
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Beyond Wpdb5 years ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
Beyond Wpdb2020
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
Beyond Wpdb6 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
Beyond Wpdbfalse+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
Beyond Wpdb7.0+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
Beyond WpdbFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
Beyond Wpdb2.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Disable WP REST API

4.8/5(36 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%

Beyond Wpdb

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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

Beyond Wpdb Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable WP REST API or Beyond Wpdb more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while Beyond Wpdb has 0. Disable WP REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable WP REST API or Beyond Wpdb?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while Beyond Wpdb has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and Beyond Wpdb free?
Disable WP REST API is free and Beyond Wpdb is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or Beyond Wpdb?
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 Beyond Wpdb was last updated 5 years ago.

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