Disable WP REST API vs Restful UI (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Disable WP REST API has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 36 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while Restful UI has 897.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable WP REST API | Restful UI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 36 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 368K+ | ◄ | 897 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2020 | |
| Age | 8 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | 5.5+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.7 | 2020.12.09 |
Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
◄Restful UIN/A
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
◄Restful UI0
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
◄Restful UI10
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
◄Restful UI897
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
Restful UIN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
◄Restful UI5 years ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
Restful UI2020
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
Restful UI6 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
Restful UI4.7+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
Restful UI5.5+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
Restful UIFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
Restful UI2020.12.09
Rating Breakdown
Disable WP REST API
4.8/5(36 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%
Restful UI
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
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
Restful UI Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable WP REST API or Restful UI more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while Restful UI has 10. Disable WP REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable WP REST API or Restful UI?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while Restful UI has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and Restful UI free?
Disable WP REST API is free and Restful UI is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or Restful UI?
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 WP REST API was last updated 1 week ago and Restful UI was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.