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Disable REST API vs Hungry REST API Monitor (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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Hungry REST API Monitor

Hungry REST API Monitor

5(1)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Hungry REST API Monitor

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Hungry REST API Monitor has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Hungry REST API Monitor has 204.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Hungry REST API Monitor5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Hungry REST API Monitor1
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Hungry REST API Monitor0
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Hungry REST API Monitor204
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Hungry REST API Monitor100%
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Hungry REST API Monitor3 weeks ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Hungry REST API Monitor2026
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Hungry REST API Monitor3 months
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Hungry REST API Monitor6.2+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Hungry REST API Monitor7.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Hungry REST API MonitorFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Hungry REST API Monitor1.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Hungry REST API Monitor

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.

Hungry REST API Monitor Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Hungry REST API Monitor more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Hungry REST API Monitor has 0. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Hungry REST API Monitor?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Hungry REST API Monitor has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Hungry REST API Monitor free?
Disable REST API is free and Hungry REST API Monitor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Hungry REST API Monitor?
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 Hungry REST API Monitor was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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