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Disable REST API vs Rank Authority (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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Rank Authority

Rank Authority

5(3)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Rank Authority

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Rank Authority has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Rank Authority has 948.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Rank Authority5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Rank Authority3
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Rank Authority0
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Rank Authority948
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Rank AuthorityN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Rank Authority1 week ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Rank Authority2026
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Rank Authority3 months
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Rank Authority5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Rank Authority7.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Rank AuthorityFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Rank Authority1.0.37

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Rank Authority

5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
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.

Rank Authority Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Rank Authority more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Rank Authority has 0. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Rank Authority?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Rank Authority has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Rank Authority free?
Disable REST API is free and Rank Authority is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Rank Authority?
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 Rank Authority was last updated 1 week ago.

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