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JWT Authentication for WP REST API vs Disable WP REST API (2026)

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

JWT Authentication for WP REST API

JWT Authentication for WP REST API

4.4(53)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View JWT Authentication for WP REST API
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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 JWT Authentication for WP REST API leads in active installations (60K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. JWT Authentication for WP REST API has accumulated 902K+ total downloads while Disable WP REST API has 368K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5JWT Authentication for WP REST API
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Disable WP REST API4.8/5
Total Reviews
53JWT Authentication for WP REST API
◄
Disable WP REST API36
Active Installs
60K+JWT Authentication for WP REST API
◄
Disable WP REST API30K+
Total Downloads
902K+JWT Authentication for WP REST API
◄
Disable WP REST API368K+
Support Resolution
N/AJWT Authentication for WP REST API
Disable WP REST APIN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoJWT Authentication for WP REST API
►
Disable WP REST API1 week ago
First Released
2015JWT Authentication for WP REST API
Disable WP REST API2018
Age
11 yearsJWT Authentication for WP REST API
Disable WP REST API8 years
WP Requires
4.2+JWT Authentication for WP REST API
Disable WP REST API4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4.0+JWT Authentication for WP REST API
Disable WP REST API5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeJWT Authentication for WP REST API
Disable WP REST APIFree
Latest Version
1.5.0JWT Authentication for WP REST API
Disable WP REST API2.6.7

Rating Breakdown

JWT Authentication for WP REST API

4.4/5(53 reviews)
5
79%
4
4%
3
4%
2
2%
1
11%

Disable WP REST API

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

Recent Reviews

JWT Authentication for WP REST API Reviews

by hozayrayz

Simple and Great

I currently have the free version, and it’s great and simple to use. I never had an issue with it.

by dorf

it’s just sales

they make it confusing and confounding on purpose

by xmtek

Works Very well & Paid support is great

The support guy is not a non-techie, so the support was actually helpful! The plugin works great and let me really extend the user system of my WP so it can act in a auth/auth capacity for the servic

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 JWT Authentication for WP REST API or Disable WP REST API more popular?
JWT Authentication for WP REST API has 60K+ active installations while Disable WP REST API has 30K+. JWT Authentication for WP REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — JWT Authentication for WP REST API or Disable WP REST API?
JWT Authentication for WP REST API has a 4.4/5 rating from 53 reviews, while Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews.
Are JWT Authentication for WP REST API and Disable WP REST API free?
JWT Authentication for WP REST API is free and Disable WP REST API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — JWT Authentication for WP REST API 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?
JWT Authentication for WP REST API was last updated 1 month ago and Disable WP REST API was last updated 1 week ago.

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