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Disable REST API vs Motendo Widget (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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Motendo Widget

Motendo Widget

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Motendo Widget has 312.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Motendo WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Motendo Widget0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Motendo Widget0
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Motendo Widget312
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Motendo WidgetN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Motendo Widget1 year ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Motendo Widget2025
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Motendo Widget1 year
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Motendo Widget5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Motendo Widget7.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Motendo WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Motendo Widget1.2

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Motendo Widget

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.

Motendo Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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