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Disable REST API vs Remote API (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
Remote API

Remote API

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 15 years ago
View Remote API

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Remote API has 3.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Remote APIN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Remote API0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Remote API10
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Remote API3.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Remote APIN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
◄
Remote API15 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Remote API2011
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Remote API15 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Remote API3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Remote APIfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Remote APIFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Remote API0.2

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Remote API

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.

Remote API Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Remote API more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Remote API has 10. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Remote API?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Remote API has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Remote API free?
Disable REST API is free and Remote API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Remote 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?
Disable REST API was last updated 2 years ago and Remote API was last updated 15 years ago.

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