Disable WP REST API vs Disable Author Archives (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Disable Author Archives
10K+ active installs
Free
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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while Disable Author Archives has 72K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable WP REST API | Disable Author Archives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 36 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 368K+ | ◄ | 72K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Age | 8 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 2.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.7 | 1.3.5 |
Rating Breakdown
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Disable WP REST API averaged approximately 185 daily downloads while Disable Author Archives averaged 20.
Recent Reviews
Disable WP REST API Reviews
good job
good job
Very simple and effective
just activate the plugin and it works.
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
Disable Author Archives Reviews
Excellent plugin!
A simple and effective plugin. Excellent communication with the developer.
Works!
Does the job. Thanks for sharing!
Messed up my whole site
It messed up my whole site… Don’t know how to get the old site back
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