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Disable REST API vs JSONPress (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
View Disable REST API
VS
JSONPress

JSONPress

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
View JSONPress

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while JSONPress has 2.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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JSONPressN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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JSONPress0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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JSONPress10
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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JSONPress2.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
JSONPressN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
◄
JSONPress12 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
JSONPress2013
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
JSONPress13 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
JSONPress3.5.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
JSONPressfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
JSONPressFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
JSONPress0.3

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

JSONPress

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.

JSONPress Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or JSONPress more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while JSONPress has 10. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or JSONPress?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while JSONPress has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and JSONPress free?
Disable REST API is free and JSONPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or JSONPress?
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 JSONPress was last updated 12 years ago.

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