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Disable WP REST API vs WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server (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
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

3.7(7)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

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 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has 158K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server3.7/5
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server7
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server8.0K+
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server158K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a ServerN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server1 year ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server2016
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server10 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server4.4+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server5.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a ServerFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server0.4.4

Rating Breakdown

Disable WP REST API

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

WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

3.7/5(7 reviews)
5
57%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
29%

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

WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server Reviews

by springapidev

very good plugin

it is very good plugin, please update.

by Ahmed Hnewa

Good But

Really Useful And Good Plugin But Please 1- Reply on The Support Forum 2- Update it To Work Good With Last WordPress Verison 3 – No Clear Docs 4 – not work with localhost

by majidmad

Not working

Missing parameter oauth_token

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable WP REST API or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has 8.0K+. Disable WP REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable WP REST API or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has a 3.7/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server free?
Disable WP REST API is free and WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server?
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 WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server was last updated 1 year ago.

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