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Disable WP REST API vs WPGraphQL (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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WPGraphQL

WPGraphQL

4.9(48)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View WPGraphQL

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WPGraphQL has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 48 reviews) while Disable WP REST API leads in active installations (30K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while WPGraphQL has 1.4M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
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WPGraphQL4.9/5
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
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WPGraphQL48
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
WPGraphQL30K+
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
►
WPGraphQL1.4M+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
WPGraphQLN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
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WPGraphQL2 weeks ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
WPGraphQL2020
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
WPGraphQL6 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
WPGraphQL6.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
WPGraphQL7.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
WPGraphQLFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
WPGraphQL2.10.1

Rating Breakdown

Disable WP REST API

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

WPGraphQL

4.9/5(48 reviews)
5
96%
4
2%
3
2%
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

WPGraphQL Reviews

by con

Speedy

GraphQL vs. REST API 10 : 0 Thank you for this plugin. Building my headless application with WPGraphQL is fun. The repl interface to test queries is A+.

by psychosispicks

Performance performance performance

I’m so glad I decided to transition to a headless WP, and WPGraphQL made this possible, convenient and super fast.

by benknight

Unreliable

I operate a large blog that uses WordPress as a headless CMS with a Next.JS frontend, which is largely enabled by this plugin. Let me just say first that creating an entire alternative third-party dat

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable WP REST API or WPGraphQL more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while WPGraphQL has 30K+. WPGraphQL is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable WP REST API or WPGraphQL?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while WPGraphQL has a 4.9/5 rating from 48 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and WPGraphQL free?
Disable WP REST API is free and WPGraphQL is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or WPGraphQL?
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 WPGraphQL was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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