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Disable WP REST API vs WP REST API Controller (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 Controller

WP REST API Controller

4.3(12)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View WP REST API Controller

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 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while WP REST API Controller has 184K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
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WP REST API Controller4.3/5
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
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WP REST API Controller12
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
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WP REST API Controller9.0K+
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
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WP REST API Controller184K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
WP REST API ControllerN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
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WP REST API Controller3 years ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
WP REST API Controller2016
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
WP REST API Controller10 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
WP REST API Controller4.7+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
WP REST API Controllerfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
WP REST API ControllerFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
WP REST API Controller2.1.2

Rating Breakdown

Disable WP REST API

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

WP REST API Controller

4.3/5(12 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%

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 Controller Reviews

by meirk

taxonomies not saving

taxonomies not saving – no response from support This topic was modified 4 years, 9 months ago by meirk.

by elec1123

It is not removed from the plugin.

It is not removed from the plugin.

Just great

This thing saved me a lot of time trying to expose Woocommerce product price directly in WordPress API, awesome!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable WP REST API or WP REST API Controller more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while WP REST API Controller has 9.0K+. 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 Controller?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while WP REST API Controller has a 4.3/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and WP REST API Controller free?
Disable WP REST API is free and WP REST API Controller 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 Controller?
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 Controller was last updated 3 years ago.

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