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Disable REST API vs MailNiaga SMTP (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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MailNiaga SMTP

MailNiaga SMTP

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View MailNiaga SMTP

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 MailNiaga SMTP has 1.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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MailNiaga SMTPN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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MailNiaga SMTP0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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MailNiaga SMTP10
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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MailNiaga SMTP1.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
MailNiaga SMTPN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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MailNiaga SMTP1 month ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
MailNiaga SMTP2024
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
MailNiaga SMTP2 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
MailNiaga SMTP5.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
MailNiaga SMTP7.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
MailNiaga SMTPFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
MailNiaga SMTP2.2.3

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

MailNiaga SMTP

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.

MailNiaga SMTP Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or MailNiaga SMTP more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while MailNiaga SMTP has 10. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or MailNiaga SMTP?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while MailNiaga SMTP has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and MailNiaga SMTP free?
Disable REST API is free and MailNiaga SMTP is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or MailNiaga SMTP?
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 MailNiaga SMTP was last updated 1 month ago.

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