Disable WP REST API vs Format JSON Online (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while Format JSON Online has 167.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable WP REST API | Format JSON Online | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 36 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 368K+ | ◄ | 167 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 5 months ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2025 | |
| Age | 8 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.7 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
◄Format JSON OnlineN/A
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
◄Format JSON Online0
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
◄Format JSON Online0
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
◄Format JSON Online167
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
Format JSON OnlineN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
◄Format JSON Online5 months ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
Format JSON Online2025
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
Format JSON Online1 year
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
Format JSON Online5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
Format JSON Onlinefalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
Format JSON OnlineFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
Format JSON Online1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Disable WP REST API
4.8/5(36 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%
Format JSON Online
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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
Format JSON Online Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable WP REST API or Format JSON Online more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while Format JSON Online has 0. Disable WP REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable WP REST API or Format JSON Online?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while Format JSON Online has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and Format JSON Online free?
Disable WP REST API is free and Format JSON Online is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or Format JSON Online?
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 Format JSON Online was last updated 5 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.