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Disable WP REST API vs Bytes Import/Export Lite (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
View Disable WP REST API
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Bytes Import/Export Lite

Bytes Import/Export Lite

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Bytes Import/Export Lite

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 Bytes Import/Export Lite has 767.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
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Bytes Import/Export LiteN/A
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
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Bytes Import/Export Lite0
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
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Bytes Import/Export Lite0
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
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Bytes Import/Export Lite767
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
Bytes Import/Export LiteN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
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Bytes Import/Export Lite1 year ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
Bytes Import/Export Lite2024
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
Bytes Import/Export Lite2 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
Bytes Import/Export Lite5.6+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
Bytes Import/Export Lite7.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
Bytes Import/Export LiteFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
Bytes Import/Export Lite1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable WP REST API

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

Bytes Import/Export Lite

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

Bytes Import/Export Lite Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable WP REST API or Bytes Import/Export Lite more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while Bytes Import/Export Lite 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 Bytes Import/Export Lite?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while Bytes Import/Export Lite has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and Bytes Import/Export Lite free?
Disable WP REST API is free and Bytes Import/Export Lite is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or Bytes Import/Export Lite?
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 Bytes Import/Export Lite was last updated 1 year ago.

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