Disable WP REST API vs WPGet API – Connect to any external… (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
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WPGet API – Connect to any external…

WPGet API – Connect to any external…

5(32)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View WPGet API – Connect to any external…

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WPGet API – Connect to any external… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 32 reviews) while Disable WP REST API leads in active installations (30K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while WPGet API – Connect to any external… has 247K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
WPGet API – Connect to any external…5/5
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
WPGet API – Connect to any external…32
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
WPGet API – Connect to any external…10K+
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
WPGet API – Connect to any external…247K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
WPGet API – Connect to any external…N/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
WPGet API – Connect to any external…1 week ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
WPGet API – Connect to any external…2021
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
WPGet API – Connect to any external…5 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
WPGet API – Connect to any external…5.6+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
WPGet API – Connect to any external…7.2+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
WPGet API – Connect to any external…Free
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
WPGet API – Connect to any external…2.25.4

Rating Breakdown

Disable WP REST API

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

WPGet API – Connect to any external…

5/5(32 reviews)
5
97%
4
3%
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

WPGet API – Connect to any external… Reviews

by phatrides

Amazing customer support!

Not only their products are all flowless but the customer support they provide are amazing.

by its4yougr

Unbelievable support

The support is unbelievable! They worked with me over two weeks to finish an API connection of a new eshop that I built. My knowledge of programming is very limited, so I asked for assistance from

by tilianova

Solved a problem we were told could not be solved

Very happy with this – and support is always prompt and to the point.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable WP REST API or WPGet API – Connect to any external… more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while WPGet API – Connect to any external… has 10K+. Disable WP REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable WP REST API or WPGet API – Connect to any external…?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while WPGet API – Connect to any external… has a 5/5 rating from 32 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and WPGet API – Connect to any external… free?
Disable WP REST API is free and WPGet API – Connect to any external… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or WPGet API – Connect to any external…?
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 WPGet API – Connect to any external… was last updated 1 week ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.