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Disable WP REST API vs Import XML and RSS Feeds (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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Import XML and RSS Feeds

Import XML and RSS Feeds

3.8(24)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Import XML and RSS Feeds

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 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while Import XML and RSS Feeds has 122K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
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Import XML and RSS Feeds3.8/5
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
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Import XML and RSS Feeds24
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
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Import XML and RSS Feeds2.0K+
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
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Import XML and RSS Feeds122K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
Import XML and RSS FeedsN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
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Import XML and RSS Feeds2 months ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
Import XML and RSS Feeds2016
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
Import XML and RSS Feeds10 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
Import XML and RSS Feeds4.3+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
Import XML and RSS Feeds5.6+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
Import XML and RSS FeedsFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
Import XML and RSS Feeds2.1.6

Rating Breakdown

Disable WP REST API

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

Import XML and RSS Feeds

3.8/5(24 reviews)
5
58%
4
13%
3
4%
2
4%
1
21%

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

Import XML and RSS Feeds Reviews

by Nikodemsky

cool

It messes up sensitive data like publication dates or categories; doesn’t actually do anything with external media except creating blank database posts… The only upside is that it supports ACF. ______

by geea

Works great, very useful

It lets you map fields and the import went well. It would be even more helpful if it allowed us to also map attributes, in case images are stored in the RSS feed as an attribute. Thanks for your work!

by Carrie Dils

Huge help!

I wanted to convert an RSS feed into posts. This plugin lets you precisely map how you want meta data imported and even integrates with Advanced Custom Fields.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable WP REST API or Import XML and RSS Feeds more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while Import XML and RSS Feeds has 2.0K+. Disable WP REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable WP REST API or Import XML and RSS Feeds?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while Import XML and RSS Feeds has a 3.8/5 rating from 24 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and Import XML and RSS Feeds free?
Disable WP REST API is free and Import XML and RSS Feeds is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or Import XML and RSS Feeds?
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 Import XML and RSS Feeds was last updated 2 months ago.

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