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Disable REST API vs functionsCapacitor (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Disable REST API

Disable REST API

4.8(38)

90K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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functionsCapacitor

functionsCapacitor

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, functionsCapacitor has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while functionsCapacitor has 3.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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functionsCapacitor5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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functionsCapacitor1
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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functionsCapacitor10
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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functionsCapacitor3.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
functionsCapacitorN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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functionsCapacitor11 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
functionsCapacitor2012
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
functionsCapacitor14 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
functionsCapacitor3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
functionsCapacitorfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
functionsCapacitorFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
functionsCapacitor0.9.6

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

4.8/5(38 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%

functionsCapacitor

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Disable REST API Reviews

by graphicvision1

Excellent

What else can I say, this plugin does exactly what its supposed to do. It’s easy to understand and works perfectly. So well done!

by Wombat Plugins

Fantastic

The plugin does what it says on the tin, without being pretentious. Absolutely fantastic!

by ucsendre

One of the must have plugins.

I always start my WordPress installations with this plugin (among a few other ones). A must have on all sites. Thank you.

functionsCapacitor Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or functionsCapacitor more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while functionsCapacitor has 10. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or functionsCapacitor?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while functionsCapacitor has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and functionsCapacitor free?
Disable REST API is free and functionsCapacitor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or functionsCapacitor?
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 REST API was last updated 2 years ago and functionsCapacitor was last updated 11 years ago.

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