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Redux Framework vs Disable REST API (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Redux Framework

Redux Framework

4.4(273)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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VS
Disable REST API

Disable REST API

4.8(38)

90K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View Disable REST API

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable REST API has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 38 reviews) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 90K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Disable REST API has 756K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
►
Disable REST API4.8/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
◄
Disable REST API38
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
◄
Disable REST API90K+
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
◄
Disable REST API756K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Disable REST APIN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
◄
Disable REST API2 years ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Disable REST API2014
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Disable REST API12 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Disable REST API4.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Disable REST API5.6+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Disable REST APIFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Disable REST API1.8

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

4.4/5(273 reviews)
5
82%
4
3%
3
1%
2
2%
1
13%

Disable REST API

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

Recent Reviews

Redux Framework Reviews

by Rena

Pretty Solid Framework

Used it in a few projects, and it works well overall. Lots of options and pretty flexible. Setup took a bit of time at first, but once you get it, things become easy. tnx devs for the work.

by Irina

Great plugin!

Excellent and useful plugin!

by masoud4x4

Translation Issue

Hi Redux Framework team,I’m using Redux Framework for my theme (Liberty), but I’m really frustrated with its translation support, especially after WordPress 6.7 and later updates (I’m on 6.8). My

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Disable REST API more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Disable REST API has 90K+. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Disable REST API?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Disable REST API free?
Redux Framework is free and Disable REST API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Disable REST API?
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?
Redux Framework was last updated 1 week ago and Disable REST API was last updated 2 years ago.

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