Disable WP REST API vs REST API Docs (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 REST API Docs has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable WP REST API | REST API Docs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 36 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 368K+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Age | 8 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.7 | 0.2.0 |
Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
◄REST API DocsN/A
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
◄REST API Docs0
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
◄REST API Docs10
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
◄REST API Docs1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
REST API DocsN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
◄REST API Docs8 years ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
REST API Docs2018
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
REST API Docs8 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
REST API Docs4.7+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
REST API Docsfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
REST API DocsFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
REST API Docs0.2.0
Rating Breakdown
Disable WP REST API
4.8/5(36 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%
REST API Docs
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
REST API Docs Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable WP REST API or REST API Docs more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while REST API Docs 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 REST API Docs?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while REST API Docs has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and REST API Docs free?
Disable WP REST API is free and REST API Docs is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or REST API Docs?
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 REST API Docs was last updated 8 years ago.
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