Disable WP REST API vs Digital Product Passport (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while Digital Product Passport has 191.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable WP REST API | Digital Product Passport | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 36 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 368K+ | ◄ | 191 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2025 | |
| Age | 8 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.7 | 0.1.0 |
Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
◄Digital Product PassportN/A
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
◄Digital Product Passport0
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
◄Digital Product Passport0
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
◄Digital Product Passport191
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
Digital Product PassportN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
◄Digital Product Passport6 months ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
Digital Product Passport2025
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
Digital Product Passport1 year
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
Digital Product Passport5.8+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
Digital Product Passport7.2+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
Digital Product PassportFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
Digital Product Passport0.1.0
Rating Breakdown
Disable WP REST API
4.8/5(36 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%
Digital Product Passport
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
Digital Product Passport Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable WP REST API or Digital Product Passport more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while Digital Product Passport 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 Digital Product Passport?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while Digital Product Passport has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and Digital Product Passport free?
Disable WP REST API is free and Digital Product Passport is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or Digital Product Passport?
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 Digital Product Passport was last updated 6 months ago.
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