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Disable REST API vs Headless Converter (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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Headless Converter

Headless Converter

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View Headless Converter

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable REST API has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 38 reviews) and leads in active installations (90K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Headless Converter has 2.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Headless ConverterN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Headless Converter0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Headless Converter0
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Headless Converter2.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Headless ConverterN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Headless Converter4 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Headless Converter2021
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Headless Converter5 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Headless Converter5.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Headless Converter7.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Headless ConverterFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Headless Converter1.0.6

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Headless Converter

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

Headless Converter Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Headless Converter more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Headless Converter has 0. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Headless Converter?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Headless Converter has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Headless Converter free?
Disable REST API is free and Headless Converter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Headless Converter?
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 Headless Converter was last updated 4 years ago.

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