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Disable REST API vs Hookly – Webhook Automator (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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Hookly – Webhook Automator

Hookly – Webhook Automator

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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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 Hookly – Webhook Automator has 228.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Hookly – Webhook AutomatorN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Hookly – Webhook Automator0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Hookly – Webhook Automator0
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Hookly – Webhook Automator228
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Hookly – Webhook AutomatorN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Hookly – Webhook Automator3 months ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Hookly – Webhook Automator2025
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Hookly – Webhook Automator1 year
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Hookly – Webhook Automator6.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Hookly – Webhook Automator8.0+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Hookly – Webhook AutomatorFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Hookly – Webhook Automator1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Hookly – Webhook Automator

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.

Hookly – Webhook Automator Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Hookly – Webhook Automator more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Hookly – Webhook Automator has 0. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Hookly – Webhook Automator?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Hookly – Webhook Automator has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Hookly – Webhook Automator free?
Disable REST API is free and Hookly – Webhook Automator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Hookly – Webhook Automator?
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 Hookly – Webhook Automator was last updated 3 months ago.

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