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Disable REST API vs Query Search (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
Query Search

Query Search

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Query Search

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 Query Search has 777.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Query SearchN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Query Search0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Query Search0
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
◄
Query Search777
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Query SearchN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
►
Query Search1 year ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Query Search2024
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Query Search2 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Query Search6.7.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Query Search8.0.30+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Query SearchFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Query Search0.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Query Search

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.

Query Search Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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