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Disable REST API vs REST API Helper (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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REST API Helper

REST API Helper

5(1)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, REST API Helper has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while REST API Helper has 22K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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REST API Helper5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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REST API Helper1
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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REST API Helper600
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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REST API Helper22K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
REST API HelperN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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REST API Helper4 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
REST API Helper2016
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
REST API Helper10 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
REST API Helper4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
REST API Helperfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
REST API HelperFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
REST API Helper2.2.8

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

REST API Helper

5/5(1 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.

REST API Helper Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or REST API Helper more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while REST API Helper has 600. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or REST API Helper?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while REST API Helper has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and REST API Helper free?
Disable REST API is free and REST API Helper is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or REST API Helper?
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 REST API Helper was last updated 4 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.