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Disable WP REST API vs CURLW (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
VS
CURLW

CURLW

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View CURLW

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 CURLW has 576.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
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CURLWN/A
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
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CURLW0
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
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CURLW0
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
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CURLW576
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
CURLWN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
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CURLW1 year ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
CURLW2025
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
CURLW1 year
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
CURLW6.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
CURLW7.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
CURLWFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
CURLW1.1.23

Rating Breakdown

Disable WP REST API

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

CURLW

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

CURLW Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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