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Make Connector vs Disable WP REST API (2026)

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

Make Connector

Make Connector

2.7(25)

80K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Make Connector
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Disable WP REST API

Disable WP REST API

4.8(36)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Disable WP REST API

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable WP REST API has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 36 reviews) while Make Connector leads in active installations (80K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Make Connector has accumulated 480K+ total downloads while Disable WP REST API has 368K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.7/5Make Connector
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Disable WP REST API4.8/5
Total Reviews
25Make Connector
►
Disable WP REST API36
Active Installs
80K+Make Connector
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Disable WP REST API30K+
Total Downloads
480K+Make Connector
◄
Disable WP REST API368K+
Support Resolution
N/AMake Connector
Disable WP REST APIN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoMake Connector
►
Disable WP REST API1 week ago
First Released
2021Make Connector
Disable WP REST API2018
Age
5 yearsMake Connector
Disable WP REST API8 years
WP Requires
5.0+Make Connector
Disable WP REST API4.7+
PHP Requires
7.2+Make Connector
Disable WP REST API5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeMake Connector
Disable WP REST APIFree
Latest Version
1.6.6Make Connector
Disable WP REST API2.6.7

Rating Breakdown

Make Connector

2.7/5(25 reviews)
5
36%
4
4%
3
4%
2
4%
1
52%

Disable WP REST API

4.8/5(36 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%

Recent Reviews

Make Connector Reviews

by Sam Steiner

Doesn’t work, no error in logs

I’m using it on a website and it fails to create a new post. On other websites it works but in this specific case it just doesn’t and no error message turns up in the log.txt. This has been the case f

by sadekmefti

Good

v1.6.0 came with some bugs but devs were very fast and responsive to solve the issue and push a new update. Overall, a great plugin.

by bunitas

Crashes posts

After the update, texts posted on WordPress are stripped of formatting and appear as a plain wall of text.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Make Connector or Disable WP REST API more popular?
Make Connector has 80K+ active installations while Disable WP REST API has 30K+. Make Connector is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Make Connector or Disable WP REST API?
Make Connector has a 2.7/5 rating from 25 reviews, while Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews.
Are Make Connector and Disable WP REST API free?
Make Connector is free and Disable WP REST API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Make Connector or Disable WP REST API?
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?
Make Connector was last updated 1 month ago and Disable WP REST API was last updated 1 week ago.

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