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Disable WP REST API vs WP API JSON READER (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
WP API JSON READER

WP API JSON READER

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View WP API JSON READER

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP API JSON READER 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 WP API JSON READER has 1.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
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WP API JSON READER5/5
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
◄
WP API JSON READER1
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
◄
WP API JSON READER10
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
◄
WP API JSON READER1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
WP API JSON READERN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
◄
WP API JSON READER10 years ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
WP API JSON READER2015
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
WP API JSON READER11 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
WP API JSON READER4.0.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
WP API JSON READERfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
WP API JSON READERFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
WP API JSON READER1.1

Rating Breakdown

Disable WP REST API

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

WP API JSON READER

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

WP API JSON READER Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable WP REST API or WP API JSON READER more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while WP API JSON READER 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 WP API JSON READER?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while WP API JSON READER has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and WP API JSON READER free?
Disable WP REST API is free and WP API JSON READER is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or WP API JSON READER?
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 API JSON READER was last updated 10 years ago.

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