Disable WP REST API vs WP-REST-API Menus (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while WP-REST-API Menus has 2.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable WP REST API | WP-REST-API Menus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 36 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 368K+ | ◄ | 2.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Age | 8 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.7.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.7 | 1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Disable WP REST API
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Disable WP REST API Reviews
good job
good job
Very simple and effective
just activate the plugin and it works.
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 Menus Reviews
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