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Disable WP REST API vs Inserter (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
Inserter

Inserter

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Inserter

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while Inserter has 2.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
◄
InserterN/A
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
◄
Inserter0
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
◄
Inserter10
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
◄
Inserter2.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
InserterN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
◄
Inserter8 years ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
Inserter2018
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
Inserter8 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
Inserter4.9+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
Inserterfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
InserterFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
Inserter1.1

Rating Breakdown

Disable WP REST API

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

Inserter

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

Inserter Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable WP REST API or Inserter more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while Inserter has 10. Disable WP REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable WP REST API or Inserter?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while Inserter has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and Inserter free?
Disable WP REST API is free and Inserter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or Inserter?
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 Inserter was last updated 8 years ago.

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