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Disable WP REST API vs Motendo Widget (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
Motendo Widget

Motendo Widget

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Motendo Widget

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 Motendo Widget has 312.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
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Motendo WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
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Motendo Widget0
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
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Motendo Widget0
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
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Motendo Widget312
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
Motendo WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
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Motendo Widget1 year ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
Motendo Widget2025
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
Motendo Widget1 year
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
Motendo Widget5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
Motendo Widget7.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
Motendo WidgetFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
Motendo Widget1.2

Rating Breakdown

Disable WP REST API

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

Motendo Widget

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

Motendo Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable WP REST API or Motendo Widget more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while Motendo Widget 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 Motendo Widget?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while Motendo Widget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and Motendo Widget free?
Disable WP REST API is free and Motendo Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or Motendo Widget?
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 Motendo Widget was last updated 1 year ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.