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Disable WP REST API vs JSON only (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
JSON only

JSON only

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View JSON only

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, JSON only has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable WP REST API leads in active installations (30K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while JSON only has 2.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
►
JSON only5/5
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
◄
JSON only1
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
◄
JSON only10
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
◄
JSON only2.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
JSON onlyN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
◄
JSON only14 years ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
JSON only2012
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
JSON only14 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
JSON only3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
JSON onlyfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
JSON onlyFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
JSON only0.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Disable WP REST API

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

JSON only

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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

JSON only Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable WP REST API or JSON only more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while JSON only 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 JSON only?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while JSON only has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and JSON only free?
Disable WP REST API is free and JSON only is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or JSON only?
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 JSON only was last updated 14 years ago.

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